Man shoots, kills wife after smoking meth while children were present, per Wilson County officials

Anthony Davis facing murder, drug possession charges

Anthony Davis (KSAT)

WILSON COUNTY, Texas – A 35-year-old man shot and killed his wife after smoking meth in a truck before the couple was supposed to be headed to a store, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said.

The fatal shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. on North Sixth Street in Stockdale.

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The sheriff’s office said the couple’s children were in the yard during the time of the shooting.

Anthony Davis told authorities he and his wife were smoking meth in their truck before heading out to the store. He said she didn’t want to go to the store.

As the woman was exiting the vehicle, Davis shot his wife, WCSO said.

Authorities said Davis first told them he had shot his wife and then said it was an accident.

WCSO said there was no mention of an argument.

Davis drove to a nearby emergency medical services station and told first responders his wife needed help, the sheriff’s office said. They followed him back to the house, where EMS personnel administered CPR after finding Davis’ wife lying in the yard.

Davis’ wife died from her injuries at the scene.

Authorities arrested Davis and charged him with murder and possession of methamphetamine. He was booked into the Wilson County Jail. His bond is set at $120,000 — $100,000 for the murder charge and $20,000 for the possession charge.

Texas Child Protective Services took custody of the couple’s children before giving them to family members in San Antonio.


About the Authors:

Ivan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering breaking news of the day, as well as producing Q&As and content for the "South Texas Pride" and "KSAT Money" series.

Sandra Ibarra is an assignments editor at KSAT 12.