Ferris man arrested after child gains access to gun and fatally shoots another child
FERRIS, Texas - A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a young child inside a Ferris home after another child gained access to a firearm, authorities said.
Details on the Ferris accidental shooting
What we know:
The Ferris Department of Public Safety said the shooting happened around 1 p.m. in the Shaw Creek area near Tidwell.
According to investigators, a very young child accessed a firearm inside the home and fatally shot another young child. Officials previously said the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Suspect identified and arrested
Authorities identified the arrested man as Takievon Holmes, 24. Holmes is being held at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center on charges of tampering with physical evidence and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the City of Ferris.
Investigators said Holmes left the scene after the shooting but was later taken into custody.
Texas Rangers join ongoing investigation
What's next:
The Ferris DPS is continuing to investigate alongside the Texas Rangers, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office. Officials said additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not released the names or ages of the children involved.
Ferris is located south of Dallas along Interstate 45.
The Source: Information in this article is from the City of Ferris.