“I Shot Both” – Texas Case Turns Dark

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Texas deputies charged a Waxahachie mother with two counts of capital murder after her sons were found shot, one dead at the scene and the other dying at the hospital.

Story Highlights

Deputies charged Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, with two counts of capital murder after a Waxahachie shooting.
Reports say investigators found evidence at the home that identified Lemmon as the suspected shooter.
An arrest affidavit reportedly quotes Lemmon saying, “I shot both my kids,” at the scene.
One son, 21, died at the home; the 15-year-old died later at a hospital, officials said.

Deputies Charge Mother After Two Sons Shot in Waxahachie

Ellis County deputies arrested and booked Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, after both of her sons were found with gunshot wounds in their Waxahachie home on October 1. The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office said investigators developed probable cause from evidence collected at the scene. Officials announced two counts of capital murder tied to the boys’ deaths. Reports say the older son, identified as 21-year-old Christopher Pitre, died at the home, and the 15-year-old died later at a hospital.

Deputies stated that evidence at the residence led them to identify Lemmon as the suspected shooter. Media accounts describe a swift response, lifesaving efforts, and the discovery of both victims with gunshot wounds. After medical treatment for injuries, Lemmon was transported and booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center. The sheriff’s office said corroborating evidence supported the arrest decision and the capital charges announced afterward.

Affidavit Details and Reported On-Scene Statement

A reported arrest affidavit described deputies finding Lemmon covered in blood with a firearm nearby. When asked about the blood, Lemmon allegedly said, “I shot both my kids,” according to the media-cited affidavit. That statement, if admitted in court, could become central at trial. As of now, the quoted line comes through media reports summarizing the affidavit, not a published document in full. The investigation remains active under Ellis County authorities.

Officials have not released a motive. Early information focuses on what deputies found, the timing of medical transport, and how investigators tied the suspect to the shooting. Reports vary on the spelling of the older son’s last name and, in one instance, his age; named outlets identify him as Christopher Pitre, age 21. Such differences appear in early reporting but do not change the core facts of the charges announced by the sheriff’s office.

Texas Law and What Capital Charges Mean

Texas law treats the killing of certain victims, including minors, as capital murder, which can carry life without parole or, in some cases, the death penalty. Courts in Texas have long held that the victim’s status can elevate a case to capital, which is why child-homicide cases often proceed under the most serious charge category. Prosecutors and courts will determine the next steps, including any bond rulings, hearings, and the handling of evidence in the weeks ahead.

JUST IN: Texas mother is accused of shooting and killing her two sons.

42-year-old Colleen Nichole Lemmon is accused of shooting and killing both of her sons in their Waxahachie home.

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Family homicides are rare and usually involve male offenders, which makes this allegation against a mother less common, though not unheard of. A review paper found familicides are mostly carried out by men, often linked to relationship stress or mental health issues. Authorities in Ellis County have not discussed possible causes in this case. The facts now before the public remain the charges, the reported scene details, and the identification of Lemmon as the suspect by investigators.