CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who was killed Wednesday morning in the Mt. Selman area.
Officials said Friday morning that David Sartain, 56 of Mt. Selman, was identified as the homicide victim who was found dead in the area of County Road 3429, near Mt. Selman, around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the sheriff's office, no arrests have been made in connection with Sartain's death and the case remains under investigation.
Those who have any information on this case are asked to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at 903-683-2271.
Deputies previously located a person of interest in the case, but he was ultimately not arrested.
Neighbors said the Mt. Selman area is a quiet community and were surprised when they saw law enforcement outside their doors.
"It was scary somewhat and nervous about it being so close to the house and I never had anything happen this close to the house. You never think it’s going to happen this close to you." said Timothy Fulton, a neighbor in the area.
Fulton and his wife first thought it was a drug bust, but quickly learned from her daughter that it was a homicide investigation just a few doors down from where they live.
"We figured it was a drug bust at first but then she called me about an hour or so ago and told me it was a homicide," Lori Fulton said.
The Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.