Crime
Grandson shot and killed his grandparents in Holliday, suspect dead
As the standoff continued, Holliday ISD and nearby homes were placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of residents.
A nearly eight-hour standoff in Holliday, Texas, concluded late Thursday night when authorities fatally shot a suspect around 10:15 p.m. on November 7.
The incident began earlier that afternoon when police responded to a home on Ford Road following reports of gunfire.
The situation unfolded at approximately 3 p.m. when Archer County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched after the suspect’s mother reported that her son had fatally shot her parents—his grandparents.
Upon arriving, deputies were met with gunfire from the suspect, who wielded a long rifle.
Officers quickly returned fire and called for backup, bringing in personnel from the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and Wichita Falls Police Department (WFPD).
As the standoff continued, Holliday ISD and nearby homes were placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of residents.
The suspect then barricaded himself in a metal barn on the property, prompting SWAT teams from WFPD and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy drones for surveillance. However, the suspect reportedly shot down one of the drones.
Attempts to negotiate with him proved unsuccessful, as he refused to communicate.
Law enforcement then began using an armored Bobcat to dismantle sections of the barn to gain visual access to the suspect.
Meanwhile, personnel from additional agencies, including the Texas Rangers, joined the effort.
As the standoff escalated, officers attempted to clear the barn using toxic chemical agents, but the suspect, who was reportedly equipped with night-vision goggles and gas masks, remained unaffected.
Around 10:15 p.m., officers observed the suspect raising his rifle toward them, prompting law enforcement to open fire.
Wichita County Sheriff David Duke stated that due to trauma on the body, it’s unclear if a sniper’s shot was the cause of death, but the suspect was confirmed deceased.
The suspect, believed to have been armed with a shotgun and rifle, was identified as a 28-year-old male, though his name and the names of his grandparents have not yet been released.
The Texas Rangers have assumed control of the investigation.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.