Wednesday, April 12, 2006

High Point, North Carolina

From Winston-Salem’s WXII12.com of April 12, 2006
Deadly High Point Shooting Ruled Self Defense

Police said a man who shot another man earlier this month acted in self defense.

The body of Daniel Dixon, 29, was found in an apartment on East Swathmore Avenue on April 3.

The Guilford County District Attorney said Kendrix Jones acted in self defense when he shot Dixon.

A second story from the Greensboro News-Record of the same date
Police: High Point man killed someone in self defense

A High Point man who shot and killed a man inside his apartment April 3 acted in self defense, police today said detectives and the prosecutor determined.

Kendrix Jones told investigators he shot Daniel Cyrus Dixon, who was found dead inside Jones' apartment at 117 E. Swathmore Ave., apartment 2A, according to High Point police.

On Tuesday, detectives met with Guilford County Assistant District Attorney Randy Carroll and reviewed the case.

It was determined Jones, 25, acted in self defense when he shot Dixon, police said in a press release.

Police did not elaborate.

Dixon, 29, lived at 117-2H East Swathmore Ave., police said.

The case has been classified as a justifiable homicide. No criminal charges will be filed, police said.

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