Title: Mother Arrested for Fatally Shooting Daughter’s Abusive Boyfriend
In a tragic incident, a mother has been arrested for the fatal shooting of her daughter’s abusive boyfriend. Patricia Conlon, a 49-year-old woman, was taken into custody on suspicion of killing Justin Troutte. The arrest came after Patricia’s daughter spoke to investigating officers, revealing the alleged abusive relationship between Justin and herself. According to her, Justin had physically assaulted her just one day prior to the shooting.
The shocking discovery took place on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in a house located on Ash Lane in Old East Dallas. Responding officers arrived at the scene in the afternoon, finding Justin Troutte with gunshot wounds. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Patricia Conlon was found at the location and was subsequently arrested, charged with murder. Her arrest report mentioned an ongoing domestic disturbance between her daughter and the victim.
During further questioning, Patricia’s daughter disclosed that Justin had assaulted her by striking her in the face with a cell phone. However, she chose not to file a police complaint against him. On the day of the incident, she called her mother to inform her that she was ending the abusive relationship and planning to move out of the house. She requested Patricia’s assistance in packing her belongings.
Investigations revealed that the couple had been living in the house with at least one roommate. The roommate stated that Patricia entered the house through a side door while holding a handgun. It was also discovered that Patricia had already called the police before arriving at the house. Once inside, she confronted the victim, who was in the bathroom. The roommate overheard a heated argument between Patricia and Justin, with the latter even telling her to just shoot me. Shortly after, gunshots were heard.
Patricia claimed that she called 911 before entering the house, intending for the authorities to arrest Justin for abusing her daughter the previous day. She further asserted that she shot him in self-defense after he pulled her hair and grabbed her arm. Contradicting her statement, the police argued that the evidence did not support her claim of acting in self-defense. They believed that Patricia held the victim at gunpoint before fatally shooting him.
Digging into Justin Troutte’s background, law enforcement discovered a lengthy criminal history, including a 2018 conviction for assault and family violence. Dallas Police are currently conducting further investigations into this tragic shooting incident.
This heartrending case sheds light on the complex and challenging realities of domestic abuse. It serves as a stark reminder of the need for enhanced awareness and support for victims, as well as the importance of swift intervention to prevent such tragic outcomes.
