Police Release More Information on Alleged Hit Man Case

TYLER — More details are emerging on a case that came to light over the weekend involving an alleged hit man. Tyler police investigators Friday arrested Chip Patrick Owens, 34, of Tyler for reportedly contracting a hit man to kill his wife and another male. Over the past few months numerous conversations took place between Owens and the person he allegedly contracted for $10,000 to complete the act, according to authorities. Police say they discussed how it would be done and how they would get rid of the bodies and evidence. Owens allegedly provided a 9mm handgun, ammunition, zip ties, and duct tape to the person he hired.

Police say investigators were monitoring the case with the assistance of the person Owens reportedly hired to complete the murders. According to officials, investigators arrested Owens after they believed the case was near the conclusion and execution of the plan to have his wife killed. Owens remains in Smith County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond, charged with criminal solicitation.