Grand jury indicts man for New Year’s killing

Ashtin Wade
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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — One man was indicted in Tom Green County by a grand jury in March for a murder that took place in downtown San Angelo in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2024.

Mugshot: Ryan Renfroe taken Jan. 1, 2024, by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office
Mugshot: Ryan Renfroe taken Jan. 1, 2024, by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office

Ryan Renfroe, 33, was indicted on March 7, for the murder of Jakob Jones and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Indictment records report that Renfroe injured Jones with a firearm.

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Officers began their investigation in downtown San Angelo on Jan. 1, after a shooting took place just before 3 a.m. within the 100 Blk of South Chadbourne St. First responders attempted to administer life-saving treatment, however, Jones succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Investigators learned, according to previous Concho Valley Homepage reports, that Renfroe and Jones knew each other and that the shooting occurred due to an earlier confrontation. Both men meet on South Chadbourne Street to continue the confrontation, however, police said Renfroe shot Jones.

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Renfroe remains incarcerated at the Tom Green County Detention Center for the two charges. His bond is set at $750,000.

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