A poker game at a Mesquite apartment turned deadly Monday night.
Police say a man tried to rob the players and fatally shot one of them. But then another player pulled his own gun and killed the would-be robber.
Lt. Bill Hedgpeth says the gunman went to the apartment and wanted to join the game. But soon after, he pulled a gun and demanded money from the players.
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"From all appearances at this point it does appear to be self-defense, that Mr. Johnson was attempting to protect the people in the apartment," Hedgpeth said.
Police questioned Johnson and released him. Hedgpeth says police do not plan to charge him at this time, but the case will be referred to a grand jury.
