The Brief
- Takievon Holmes, 24, was arrested after a young child gained access to a firearm and fatally shot a 7-year-old child inside a Ferris home.
- Holmes faces charges of unlawful firearm possession by a felon and tampering with physical evidence, with additional charges currently under review.
- The exact relationship between Holmes and the victim has not been disclosed, and the identity of the deceased child remains unreleased.
FERRIS, Texas – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 7-year-old child dead in a residential neighborhood, authorities said Monday.
Takievon Holmes was taken into custody following the fatal incident Saturday in the Shaw Creek area near Tidwell, according to a statement from the City of Ferris. Holmes faces charges of tampering with physical evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
What we know:…