Fatal Home Invasion Under Investigation

WILLS POINT — The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal home invasion in Wills Point. Officials said they responded to the home on Van Zandt County Road 3415 around 1:00 Tuesday afternoon and found the reported suspect dead from a gunshot wound. He was identified as Gaylen St. John, 42, Canton. The homeowner suffered injuries from an altercation with the suspect and was transported to a near-by hospital. No arrests have been made. The Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.