TYLER, Texas — The trial for the man accused of murdering a Tyler taqueria owner in a shooting last October entered its sixth day on Wednesday.

Scotty Lee Goble, of Frost, is charged with murder in the death of Heriberto “Eddie” Ramirez Jr., 38, of Tyler. Ramirez, co-owner of Junior’s Taqueria, was shot in the restaurant’s parking lot on Oct. 11, 2024. Goble pleaded not guilty last week, with his attorneys arguing self-defense.

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Arrest documents say an argument began over a drink order, which further escalated to Goble's son slamming the door, Goble setting his 9-month-old child outside in her car seat near the door and a fight breaking out in the parking lot. Goble then pulled out his gun and shot Ramirez.

Retired Tyler Police Department Detective Kelly Womack testified t

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