Mesquite man shoots brother dead on Thanksgiving morning

A Mesquite man shot his brother dead early Thanksgiving morning, according to police.

Mesquite police said an argument broke out between the two brothers early Thursday at a home in the 2600 block of Hidden Springs Drive.

Bruce R. Johnson, 40, allegedly shot and killed his brother, Darius Owens, 35, about 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

Johnson has been arrested and remained in police custody on Thursday afternoon. He faces one homicide charge.

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