Updated Sept. 4, 12 a.m. — According to the Sumner County Sheriff’s jail roster, Jacob Lee Brown, 66, was charged with murder in the second degree at 7:40 p.m. tonight by the Wellington Police Department.

He is being held without bond.

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Sumner Newscow report — The following is a press release issued by Wellington Police Chief Tracy Heath this evening:

“On Saturday, September 3, Wellington officers responded to the 1200 Block East Harvey regarding a reported shooting.  Upon arrival and after entering a private residence, officers discovered a 36-year-old Wellington man had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper chest.  Life-saving measures were administered; however, the male passed away from his injury.

A 66-year-old Wellington man was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Sumner County Detention Facility pending formal charges.  There is no additional information at this time.”