Child Fatally Shot by Another Child in Rural North Texas; Adult Charged

Ferris, Texas — A seven-year-old child was fatally shot by another child Saturday afternoon in a rural North Texas city, according to law enforcement officials. Ellis County authorities confirmed that Takievon Holmes, 24, is in custody in connection with the incident.

Investigators stated that a young child gained access to a firearm, which discharged and struck the seven-year-old victim. Authorities have not released the age of the child who was handling the firearm, nor have they disclosed the relationship between Holmes and the children involved.

Holmes has been charged with tampering with physical evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Ellis County authorities. The Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting in the investigation.

The incident remains under active investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.