June 26, 2003

Former congressman's brother held in slaying
The brother of former Oklahoma Congressman JC Watts is under arrest after turning himself into police.

State investigators are gathering evidence at the scene of the shooting, outside Watt's BBQ restaurant. The victim had apparently been working for Lawrence Watts, the owner of the restaurant, for about a week.

Investigators say 53-year-old Watts turned himself in around 10:30 Wednesday morning, saying he had shot a man. No charges have been filed. DA Greg Stidham says the fact that Watts is the brother of former Oklahoma congressman JC Watts won't be a factor in the investigation.

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