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Mitchell Man Identified After Killing

Last updated on Tuesday, June 5, 2007

(MITCHELL) - 24-year-old Justin A. Evans, of Bedford, was killed in Mitchell Sunday after what was initially reported as playing a game of Russian roulette.

25-year-old Jacob D. Blanton, of Mitchell, has been arrested for the killing. Blanton has been charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.

Police say the pair had a black power revolver and Evans was shot in the eye.

Police also note that alcohol may have played a part in the shooting.

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