SC Sheriff’s Department Press Release

Pursuit of Justice Continues for Ashton Randle

May 25, 2022 - Friday, May 20th, 2022, marked the 10-year anniversary of the murder of Ashton Deon Randle. It was on a Sunday, May 20, 2012 at approximately 6:40 P.M, in which Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a wooded area off of Forest Service Road 197 in Shelbyville, Texas, just south of Strong Cemetery on FM 139. A body was discovered by two individuals who were out riding on a 4-wheeler.  The body was identified as Ashton Deon Randle, 24 years of age. An autopsy determined that Ashton Randle had been fatally shot. 

Sheriff’s Department Investigates Child Death

March 7, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of an 8 year-old child that occurred in the evening hours of March 6, 2022. The Texas Rangers have been called in to assist with this investigation.

This investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.

The SCSO extends our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations

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