No Charges Against Hallsville Shooting Suspects
Friday, October 21, 2005

A Harrison County Grand Jury decided Friday not to charge four suspects held in connection with a fatal shooting at a popular racetrack. Back in June, one person was killed and two other hospitalized when gunfire broke out at the Hallsville Dragway over what police call a “bad bet.”

Henry Lee Thirkill Jr., 27, Toliver Thirkill, 26, Lenthon Charles Criner, 26, and Christopher Marlow Florence, 33, were all arrested for their roles in the incident.

Harrison County District Attorney Joe Black says the grand jury felt the men acted in self defense.

There are no plans to pursue any further charges. The case is considered closed.