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Three children died, and two others were injured, in a stabbing that occurred Friday in a Texas home during a Texas Child Protective Services visit.
According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Officeofficial statementissued Friday, Texas Child Protective Services visited a residence in Italy, Texas, and decided to remove the children from the home. After an Italy Police Department officer responded to the social worker’s call to the Ellis County Sheriff’s 911 dispatch, they found three children dead and two seriously wounded.
The suspect, 25-year-old Shamaiya Deyonshana Hall, was arrested and charged with three counts of capital murder. Her bond is set at $2 million.
Shamelia Anderson, a relative of the victims, told ABC 8 WFAA, “They gained their wings. Those were beautiful little babies.”
The investigation is still ongoing, according to the statement.
“We ask for you to keep the family, the community of Italy, and First Responders in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time,” the statement read.
Ellis County Sheriff’s Office
Ellis County Judge Todd Little in a statement of his own: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and citizens of Italy.”
Rachel L. Kistner, the superintendent of the Italy Independent School District (ISD), released two separate statements on the school’s Facebook.
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Kistner issued anotherFacebook statement on Saturday, writing, “Italy ISD is processing through the tragedy that occurred on Friday and is preparing to support our students and staff as they return to school on Monday.”
source: people.com
