Shallowater Man Pleads Guilty to Murder, Sentenced to 30 Years

In connection with the 2020 gunshot death of Cody Moreno, Robert Miner, 39, of Shallowater, has entered a plea of guilty to murder. Miner was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the tragic incident on Wednesday. Police responded to reports of a vehicle crash and gunfire in the 1700 block of 30th Street on May 7, 2020, where the incident took place. Officers discovered Moreno's lifeless body in the driver's seat of his vehicle upon his arrival.

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Prior to the shooting, court documents indicate that Miner, who was known by the moniker "Dozer," had issued numerous threats to Moreno regarding a Facebook dispute. It was reported by witnesses that Miner had previously drawn a pistol on Moreno. Miner's jeep collided with Moreno's vehicle, according to the evidence presented during the prosecution, which implies that he was anticipating his arrival. A warrant indicated that video footage captured Miner shadowing Moreno before pursuing him and fatally shooting him.

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The court's decision underscores the severe nature of gun violence and its catastrophic impact on communities, despite the fact that Miner was granted credit for 1,616 days served while awaiting trial. Many questions remain unresolved regarding the events that preceded this tragic incident, as the specifics of the dispute that resulted in the murder have yet to be disclosed.

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