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Man facing murder charges for a shooting in Aransas Pass

47-year-old Kenney Jones has been arrested on charges of first degree murder.

ARANSAS PASS, Texas — The Aransas Pass Police Department is investigating a homicide near the 1800 block of West Gile Avenue where 54-year-old Randy Besson's body was found deceased, according to police. 

Police said the call came just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday when a caller reported seeing his body. When police arrived, officials said Besson's body was found with apparent trauma to his body. 

According to police, 47-year-old Kenney Jones got into an argument with Besson at a residence near West Gile Avenue.

At some point, shots were fired. 

Jones has been arrested on charges of first degree murder.

This is a developing story. Stick with 3News as we learn more. 

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