Howell was in the yard of a residence and spoke with our reporter before officers arrived. Our reporter, not knowing Howell was the shooter, spoke with him, thinking he was possibly a neighbor. He said that he seemed confused, and that Howell said he knew Tammy Stevens. He said that he had been trying to get his car back from her, but she would not return it. When asked if he had lent it to her, he said that he had not, that she had taken it and would not return it. When asked if he had reported it to police, Howell said he had, but that they were unable to do anything about it at the time. He then went inside the residence. Police have not commented on this statement by Howell.