WHITE OAK, Texas — Police say evidence found in a man's pants pocket linked him to the shooting death of his wife in their White Oak home earlier this week.
James Alexander, 63, is charged with murder in connection with the death of Kimberly Alexander, 61, who was found with gunshot wounds at a residence in the 100 block of Larkspur.
White Oak Police Department Patrol Lt. Brannon Robertson said James Alexander got into a wreck Saturday at Highway 80 and Highway 42 and he was taken to the hospital. When his vehicle was searched, first responders found two guns inside.
At the time of the crash police were not aware of the homicide. Further investigation led them to believe the wreck happened soon after the shooting, Robertson said.
Later, police learned there were fired shell casings inside his pants matched the gun found at the residence and that gun had missing two rounds, Robertson said.
An autopsy also showed Kimberly Alexander had two gunshot wounds to her head, he said. James Alexander was found at a hotel in Longview. He was taken into custody without further incident, officials said.