The shocking moment when a Texas man killed his ex-husband during an argument about child custody outside his Texas home.
On November 5, in Lubbock Texas, a custody dispute erupted over Chad Read’s children and Christina Read’s ex-wife.
Jennifer Read, Chad Read’s widow has claimed her husband was murdered by Kyle Carruth. Kyle Carruth is said to be Christina’s boyfriend.
Carruth was not arrested by the police for the incident. However, his attorneys argued that Carruth’s killing was justifiable murder and that he was acting in self defense.
Through her attorney, Jennifer Read released a statement along with the footage that shows the moment her 54-year-husband Chad Read was shot and killed.
The footage, captured by Jennifer Read from a car on the street outside Carruth’s South Lubbock home, shows Chad Read arguing with his ex-wife and another man, reportedly Carruth.
Pictured: Two men, said to be Kyle Carruth (left in a black top and holding a rifle) and Chad Read (right wearing a teal top) are seen in a grab from mobile phone footage squaring off outside a home that reportedly belongs to Carruth
From the mobile phone video, it appears that Chad Read and Kyle Carruth are arguing on the porch of the house, with Christina Read standing to the right.
Kyle Carruth – wearing a black top and jeans – is heard telling Chad Read to ‘get off of my property’. Chad Read, who is wearing a teal top and jeans, gesticulates with his arms as Carruth turns around to go inside the house.
Chad Read turns around, and continues talking to Christina Read, telling her that he wants his son, who he was supposed to have custody of from 3:15 p.m that day, according to Jennifer Read in an affidavit filed after the incident.
Chad Read can be heard telling Christina Read that he is supposed to pick him up at 3:15. But you are playing games and telling me I must pick him up at six.
Chad Read suggested that his son might be visiting his ex-wife’s mom’s house. Christina Read tells him she would like to see him. Chad Read replies, “I don’t mind if you want to or not.”
I get him at 3.15. He can be viewed up to 3.15. Your attempts to protect my son are futile. I am going to take you and Anne Marie along with everyone else to court.
Left: A grab reportedly showing Chad Read arguing with his ex-wife Christina Read. Right: A man holding a gun, reportedly Kyle Carruth, moments after firing at Chad
Carruth is then shown re-emerging from the house holding a firearm, which he’s holding down by his side, shouting ‘leave’ at Chad Read.
Chad Read is heard shouting back: ‘Use it mother f***er’, and squaring up to Carruth, threatening to take the gun from him.
Now face-to-face, Carruth fires one shot into the floor at the pair’s feet, which does not appear to deter Chad Read, who continues to push against Carruth.
Suddenly, Carruth jumps back away from the porch, raises the rifle and fires two shots at Chad Read, who slumps to the floor.
Carruth returns to his porch, and turns to face the camera. As Jennifer Read listens, Carruth reaches for the camera and wails his finger.
‘I told all of y’all to leave,’ Carruth is heard saying, telling her that his son is not at the house. I told you to leave. Everything was done. He says he didn’t want to do anything.
Carruth was not charged in the matter. Carruth’s attorney, David Guinn, told KCBD that the shooting was done in self defence, saying that Chad Read was trespassing on his property, citing the Castle Doctrine.
Jennifer Read is currently suing to get custody of her stepchildren.