Man admits to shooting, killing 22-year-old at Rowlett home, police say

Police said when officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man had been shot several times.

ROWLETT, Texas — A 21-year-old suspect confessed to shooting and killing a man inside a Rowlett home early Wednesday morning, police said. 

The Rowlett Police Department says officers were called to a home in the 2600 block of Primrose Lane around 1:36 a.m. Wednesday.

Police said when officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man had been shot several times. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

His name has not been released; police are waiting until next of kin is notified.

Police said during the investigation that 21-year-old Anthony Tavarez was arrested for violation of bond conditions out of Dallas County Court. While in custody, police said Tavarez admitted to shooting the victim.

Rowlett PD said additional charges against Tavarez are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.