TYLER, Texas — A man was found guilty Monday of murder for shooting and killing a Tyler taqueria owner last October following jury deliberations.

Scotty Lee Goble, of Frost, was convicted of 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 on Aug. 26, and his attorneys argued self-defense.

On Monday, the ninth day of trial, attorneys presented their closing arguments before the jury began deliberations. Jurors deliberated for about six and half hours.

The sentencing phase will begin Tuesday morning.

Arrest documents state that an argument began over a drink order and escalated when Goble’s son, Justin Goble, slammed a door. Goble then placed his

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