A North Texas mother allegedly shot her two sons inside a mobile home, killing both before attempting to take her own life, authorities said Friday.
Ellis County sheriff’s deputies were called to the trailer in the 500 block of Big Sky Drive in Waxahachie at about 4 a.m. Thursday. Colleen Lemmon, 42, allegedly shot her sons in the head and then cut her wrists, according to authorities and police reports.
“It’s heartbreaking, and I’m praying for them,” neighbor Ida Brown told FOX 4.
“I’m praying for God just to let me understand, you know. There is no understanding, I guess, but it just hurts, and I didn’t even know them and it hurts.”
Christopher Pitre, 21, was found dead inside the home. His 15-year-old brother, Brian Pitre, was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries, NBC 5 reported.
Lemmon was charged with two counts of capital murder and booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie.
The boys’ father, Scott Pitre, told NBC 5 that Brian had recently celebrated his 15th birthday and said he wants justice.
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According to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX 4, deputies found Lemmon covered in blood with self-inflicted cuts on her wrists. A handgun was located nearby.
She allegedly told responding officers, “I shot both my kids.”
Authorities have not identified a motive in the alleged double shooting.
The incident left local residents and law enforcement officials expressing shock and grief.
“My deepest sympathies go out to the victims’ father, family members and loved ones involved in this tragic incident,” Sheriff Brad Norman said.
“They will remain in our prayers during this difficult time.”
The Ellis County Criminal Investigations Division did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
