Cousins!

Officer Shaun David Lucas has officially been arrested and charged with the murder of Johnathan Price !

We previously reported that Price, 31 was shot and killed by local officials while attempting to break up a domestic violence dispute.

According to CBS News, Lucas was arrested this evening and shortly posted bail for a total of one million dollars.

Price’s family attorney Meritt Lee has come forward to state, “This is the first step. This man is dangerous and should not be out on bond. The family was relieved to hear of his arrest and are looking forward to his conviction.”

Reports read that Lucas decision to use deadly force against is currently under investigation. Price’s family has also noted that there is a video of the entire incident that needs to be released.

“I want to see what the man gets… what he has coming to him for killing my son,” says Price’s father Junior Price.

The Texas Ranger’s office has issued a forwarded statement indicating, “At approximately 8:24 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2020, Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas responded to a disturbance call at the 100 block of Santa Fe Street for a possible fight in progress. Officer Lucas made contact with a man, later identified as 31-year-old Jonathan Price, who was reportedly involved in the disturbance.”

“Officer Lucas attempted to detain Price, who resisted in a non-threatening posture and began walking away. Officer Lucas deployed his TASER, followed by discharging his service weapon striking Price. EMS was notified and Price was transported to Hunt Regional Hospital, where he later died.”

The statement continues, “The preliminary investigation indicates that the actions of Officer Lucas were not objectionably reasonable.  The Texas Rangers have charged Officer Lucas with the offense of Murder and booked him into the Hunt County Jail. This investigation is being conducted by the Texas Rangers, with the cooperation of the Wolfe City Police Department and the Hunt County District Attorney’s Office. No additional information is being released at this time.”