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Mother Charged in Sons' Deaths After Domestic Tragedy
4 Oct
Summary
- Mother charged with capital murder after sons' deaths.
- Two sons, ages 21 and 15, were fatally shot.
- Suspect found with apparent self-inflicted injuries.
In Waxahachie, a devastating incident unfolded when deputies responded to an emergency call just before 4:15 a.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival at a Big Sky Drive residence, they discovered two male victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 21-year-old Christopher Scott Pitre, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim, a 15-year-old boy, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but later passed away. Authorities also found the mother, Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, suffering from injuries that were not life-threatening.
Evidence at the scene indicated Lemmon was responsible for the shootings. She was reportedly found with apparent lacerations on her wrists and a handgun nearby, having allegedly told officers, "I shot both my kids." She has been charged with two counts of capital murder and is being held on a $2.5 million bond.
