Lufkin police identify victim of fatal late-night shooting

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin Police are looking for possible suspects after a deadly shooting late Monday night.

According to police, a man, now identified as Richard Charles Coutee, 48, was shot at around 11:13 p.m. at his home in the 1100 block of Maberry Street, east of North Timberland Drive, after answering a knock at the door.

Lufkin Police were called to a shooting in the 1100 block of Maberry Street Monday night. — Lufkin Police were called to a shooting in the 1100 block of Maberry Street Monday night.(Source: KTRE staff)

Family members called 911, but said they didn’t see or hear the suspect, a news release stated.

It’s unclear whether the suspect took off on foot or in a vehicle.

Law enforcement are processing the scene for evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lufkin Police Department at (936) 633-0356 or Crime Stoppers at (936) 639-TIPS.

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