Suspect Killed In Home Invasion Identified

Smith County authorities have identified the man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies during a home invasion in Lindale as 25-year-old Taylor Ray Stevenson of Greenville. Investigators say Stevenson had reportedly “taken a lot of pills,” had a mental breakdown, and had a pistol in his hand when killed. In addition, Stevenson had allegedly broken into his girlfriend’s home and assaulted her daughter. Texas Rangers are investigating.