William Duncan Womack, a 60-year-old man from Livingston, TX, tragically died on April 15, 2022. His death was the result of a fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 15, 2022, in Liberty County, Texas. The incident stemmed from an ongoing neighborhood dispute over Womack's dog running loose in the neighborhood.
On the day of the incident, Womack's dog entered the yard of his neighbor, Eric Lee Elliott, who was 70 years old.
Elliott had previously warned Womack's step-daughter that he would kill the dog if it entered his yard again. When Elliott saw Womack's step-daughter, he reiterated the threat, prompting Womack to walk into the street to confront Elliott. Witnesses reported that Elliott kicked Womack in the leg before pulling out a .45 caliber handgun and shooting him once in the stomach.
Despite the immediate distress and calls for help from Womack's wife and step-daughter, Elliott placed the handgun in his truck and continued with his yard work as if nothing had happened. Womack was quickly transported by Life Flight to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Following the shooting, Eric Lee Elliott was arrested and charged with murder. He was booked into the county jail, and the case was investigated by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. The investigation revealed that the shooting was the culmination of an ongoing dispute between Elliott and Womack over the loose dog.
The tragic incident highlights the severe consequences that can arise from unresolved neighborhood disputes and the importance of addressing conflicts peacefully. The loss of William Duncan Womack has deeply affected his family and the community, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew him.
