ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department responded to a fatal shooting at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday morning in the 1100 block of Jeter.
When they arrived, officers found a man lying in the front yard dead from an apparent gunshot wound. He was later identified as Jody Goode, 43.
Investigators determined Goode was in a physical altercation with a known person prior to the shooting.
Another person who witnessed the assault reportedly shot Goode multiple times in defense of the other person.
A suspect was detained but no official arrests have been made. The investigation is still ongoing.
There was still a heavy police presence in the area as of 10 a.m., which did affect the drop off line at Hays Magnet Elementary School.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information.