Sheriff: 2 Killed in Attempted East Texas Home Invasion

ATHENS — A Smith County man is one of two persons shot and killed Sunday on Hopson Drive in the Athens area after they invaded a home and attempted to rob two residents. The men are identified as 49 year old Steven Kelley of Winona and 31 year old Cecil Spain of Grand Saline. The two are said to have posed as customers looking to purchase a dog from a man and woman at their home. The two were restrained and suffered minor injuries at the hands of the suspects, who were armed with hanguns. Both were shot and killed during the incident. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson County District Attorney’s Office, and the Texas Rangers are continuing the investigation.