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Mother was kiIIed by her own chiId, with whom peopIe Iiving nearby said she never had confIicts or probIems, who infIicted fataI injuries, then ran from the scene but Iater came back and was arrested: police

by Nolan Harris
September 17, 2025
in Texas
Mother was kiIIed by her own chiId, with whom peopIe Iiving nearby said she never had confIicts or probIems, who infIicted fataI injuries, then ran from the scene but Iater came back and was arrested: police

Texas – A Texas girI has been arrested and charged with mu rder after allegedly shooting and kiIIing her parent, Timoya, in Texas last week. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. at the family’s home in Texas. Responding officers found the 34-year-old victim on the porch of her home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

According to Texas authorities, the 16-year-old shooter, who was not identified by authorities due to her age, fled the scene on foot following the shooting. Officers initiated a search of the area and later located the suspect, who had returned to the residence. She was taken into custody without further incident and is currently being held at the County Juvenile Detention Center.

Investigators have not publicly disclosed a motive for the shooting. The local police department is continuing to gather information and conduct interviews as part of the ongoing investigation. At this time, no additional details have been released regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Family members have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy. A relative described the situation as heartbreaking and confusing, emphasizing the difficulty in understanding how such an event could occur within a family.

The mother of the victim told KHOU 11 she was home at the time of the shooting and heard the gunshots, but it was a total surprise to her. A neighbor said she heard screaming followed by several gunshots coming from the family’s home in Texas. She added that she was not aware of any prior problems with the family.

Texas authorities stated that the investigation is ongoing and that further information will be released as it becomes available. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation.

As of now, the 16-year-old suspect faces a charge of murder, and the legal proceedings will proceed through the juvenile justice system. The community remains in shock as they await further developments in this tragic case.

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