A Fan Was Reportedly Shot in the Head Following the Cowboys-Patriots Game (UPDATE)

The fight erupted in a parking lot near AT&T Stadium

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UPDATE:

The Cowboys fan who was shot on Sunday night, identified as 43-year-old Richard Sells, has died. He was taken off life support on Wednesday, according to his sister who posted a statement on Facebook.

Marvin Rodriguez, 28, was arrested for shooting Sells and has been charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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According to the Arlington Police Department, a man in his early 50s suffered a gunshot wound to the head after being involved in an altercation in a parking lot near AT&T Stadium following the Cowboys-Patriots game this afternoon. 

A fight in Lot 10 after Pats - Cowboys gm @ATTStadium. Victim shot in the head. Serious condition. Not fatal pic.twitter.com/dD1rfkryp7

The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital, and the suspect, who tripped over a wall after the shooting, is in custody. The injuries to the victim were said to be serious, but not life-threatening. The fight began shortly after 8 p.m.

Even more disturbing? The suspect was said to be "egged on" by the crowd to shoot the victim. 

Per eye witness, suspect was egged on by a crowd of people to kill the victim. #shooting #attstadium

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[Via The Star-Telegram]

 

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