January 1, Texas Mother Charged With Capital Murder After Shooting Her Two Sons

Wyatt’s Take

• Texas authorities charged a mother with capital murder after she allegedly shot her two sons in Waxahachie.
• The case highlights the devastating breakdown of family and the loss of life in heartland communities.
• Local law enforcement acted swiftly to secure justice for the victims and their father.

A Texas mother now faces capital murder charges after allegedly shooting her two sons inside their Waxahachie home early Thursday morning.

Ellis County deputies responded to an unknown emergency call just before 4:15 a.m. on Big Sky Drive.

Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of capital murder, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

Deputies found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the residence.

Christopher Scott Pitre, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 15-year-old boy, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries.

Deputies also discovered Lemmon with non-life-threatening injuries.

Evidence gathered at the scene gave officers probable cause to believe Lemmon had shot both of her children.

Deputies found her covered in blood with what appeared to be self-inflicted lacerations on her wrists and a handgun nearby.

Lemmon allegedly told officers, “I shot both my kids.”

She was arrested and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Scott Pitre, the boys’ father, told reporters that his younger son had recently celebrated his 15th birthday and said he wants justice for his sons.

Neighbor Ida Brown called the killings heartbreaking and said she is praying for the family.

Sheriff Brad Norman offered condolences to the victims’ father and loved ones, stating they remain in the prayers of law enforcement during this difficult time.

Lemmon is being held on a $2.5 million bond.

Wyatt Matters

Heartland families deserve to feel safe inside their own homes, and every child deserves the chance to grow up loved and protected. When violence strikes close to home, it shakes the very foundation of the communities we hold dear.