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Man accused of fatally shooting daughter while trying to break up a fight with her mother
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
A Parker County man is facing a murder charge for firing the gunshot that killed his daughter on Sunday as she argued with her mother.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to a shooting at a home in Azle on Sunday and arrived to find an injured adult woman with an apparent ...
Key takeaway The woman, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as 25-year-old Rebekah Bailey Brooks, did not survive.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The tragic incident in Azle raises concerns about the prevalence of domestic violence and gun safety in our local communities. Although the shooting occurred in a neighboring county, its impact is felt across the region, including in Southlake . The fact that a physical altercation between a mother and daughter escalated to a fatal shooting is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked conflict. As the investigation continues, local residents may wonder about the availability of resources and support for families struggling with domestic violence. The Parker County Sheriff's Office's collaboration with the Texas Rangers to investigate the shooting demonstrates the complexity and severity of the case. Southlake residents should be aware of the local organizations and initiatives that provide counseling, mediation, and emergency services to help prevent such tragedies from occurring in our own community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Parker County man is facing a murder charge for firing the gunshot that killed his daughter on Sunday as she argued with her mother.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to a shooting at a home in Azle on Sunday and arrived to find an injured adult woman with an apparent ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
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