80-year-old Rockwall man accused of shooting wife

The Brief

  • An 80-year-old Rockwall man is charged with shooting his wife inside their home.
  • Police say he told her “it was either him or her” before shooting.
  • The wife survived; no motive has been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

ROCKWALL, Texas An 80-year-old Rockwall resident has been charged with felony assault after allegedly shooting his wife in their home earlier this week.

According to an arrest affidavit FOX 4 obtained from Rockwall County, the man told his wife “it was either him or her” before pulling the trigger.

Rockwall man accused of shooting wife

What we know:

Stephen Boewe was arrested on Sunday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — family member.

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