Weekend Tyler Murder Stems from Drug Deal
Posted/updated on: June 19, 2013 at 2:03 am
TYLER — Investigators have identified the man found shot to death at a Tyler motel. He is Scott Lester, 26, of Tyler. He was found shot to death in room 218 of the American Inn Motel, 1800 West Erwin, just before 7:00 Sunday morning. Investigators believe that Lester was involved in the sale of narcotics in his motel room before he was killed by the suspects.
Surveillance video obtained from the motel indicates that four black males walked onto the motel property and went to the victim’s room. Two suspects entered Lester’s room while the two other suspects remained outside as lookouts. Investigators determined that Lester and two other subjects were in the room at the time of the shooting. After gunfire erupted and Lester was shot, all four suspects ran from the scene towards West Erwin Street.
Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges filed against the suspects in this case or any felony case.
