Key takeaways:
- Three children were found dead and two others injured in a residential area of Italy, Texas.
- A suspect has been detained and the public is not in danger.
- The community has come together to mourn the loss of the three children and to offer support to the family.
Residents of Italy, Texas, a small city south of Dallas, gathered in a candlelight vigil on Friday night following a tragic incident that left three children dead and two others injured.
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a home in a residential area, which also includes an elementary school, at around 4 pm. Upon arrival, they found multiple victims, three of whom were children.
Deputy Jerry Cozby, who spoke at an evening news conference, said that a suspect had been detained in the case and that there was no danger to the public. The ages of the victims and the identity of the suspect have not been released.
“Right now, the most important thing are prayers for the family of those involved,” Cozby said.
The incident has left the community of Italy, Texas, in shock. Residents have come together to mourn the loss of the three children and to offer support to the family.
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident. No further information has been released at this time.
Be First to Comment