Press release from Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
On July 26, 2020, at approximately 5:39 pm, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 1700 Block of Scoggins, Road, Tioga, Texas in reference to shots fired with injuries. Upon Deputies’ arrival on the scene, Emergency Medical Responders were performing life-saving measures on Charles Dewitt, a 24-year-old male from Tioga. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful and Mr. Dewitt was pronounced deceased at 6:09 pm. Investigators began their investigation and determined the shooting took place after a verbal argument between Mr. Dewitt and the homeowner, John Crockett III, 30 years of age. After interviewing and collecting evidence, Crockett was placed into custody for murder and transported to the Grayson County Jail. Crockett’s bond has been set at 500,000.00. The investigation is on-going.
