Debra Netherton, 39, was shot and killed on September 27, 2022, in the 8200 block of Concho Drive West in the Grape Creek community of San Angelo. Deputies from the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office found her deceased at about 11:40 p.m. The suspect, 32-year-old Matthew South, was detained at the scene.

According to the arrest affidavit, South told investigators the shooting was accidental: he said he was holding a shotgun and tried to place it on top of a dog kennel when it discharged and struck Netherton. South admitted using methamphetamine earlier that day. Probable cause was found and South was arrested and charged with manslaughter; the criminal investigation is ongoing.

The community was left grieving after Netherton’s death. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to come forward.