A 42-year-old Waxahachie woman is facing two counts of capital murder after her two sons were fatally shot inside their home early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Colleen Nichole Lemmon was taken into custody after Ellis County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an unknown emergency at a home in the 900 block of Big Sky Drive at about 4:13 a.m. on October 1.
When deputies entered the residence, they found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them was identified as 21-year-old Christopher Scott Pitre of Waxahachie. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, a 15-year-old boy, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries. Authorities have not released his name.
Investigators said evidence recovered during the investigation gave them probable cause to believe Lemmon was responsible for shooting both of her sons. The sheriff’s office has not publicly disclosed what led to the shooting or what may have happened inside the home before deputies arrived.
Lemmon was also found at the residence with injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening. She was taken to a hospital for treatment before being released into law enforcement custody.
After receiving medical care, Lemmon was booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center and charged with two counts of capital murder.
The case remains in its early stages, and authorities have not announced a motive. The circumstances surrounding Lemmon’s injuries also have not been publicly explained.
The victims’ father has been notified of both deaths.
Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman expressed sympathy for the family following the shooting, saying his thoughts and prayers were with the victims’ father, relatives and loved ones during the difficult time.
Lemmon remains in custody as the case moves toward arraignment. As of the latest available information, a bond amount had not been set.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional details may be released as authorities continue examining the circumstances that led to the deaths.
