Man accused of killing brother with ‘metal pole’ in Central Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas — Jeremy Munoz, 32, was accused of murder after striking his brother with a “metal pole” during an argument early Sunday morning, according to court records obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Tuesday.

The Lubbock Police Department previously said officers were called to the 3600 block of 42nd Street around 3:00 a.m. for a domestic disturbance. Jacob Munoz, 35, was found with serious injuries. He was taken to University Medical Center, where he later passed away.

Court records stated when officers arrived on scene, they found trails of blood outside the home, and a white metal pole with blood on the end of it. Jeremy was found “covered in what appeared to be blood,” court records said.

Court records stated Jeremy told detectives that an argument with his brother led to a physical fight inside the home. Jeremy said his brother put him in a chokehold, so he grabbed a metal pole. After a family member told Jacob to let go of Jeremy, the two went outside the residence.

“Jeremy had the opportunity to walk away from the altercation but did not,” court documents stated.

Court records said Jeremy got angry that Jacob was spitting, and he hit him with the pole.

“Jacob died as a result of being struck with the pole,” court records said.

Jeremy was charged with Murder and taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center. As of Tuesday, he remained at the jail on a $300,000 bond.

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