ASHLEY TERRY
What should’ve been a day of celebration for fathers everywhere turned into a day of tragedy for one local family on Fathers’ Day, Sunday, June 21.
According to a news release from the Parker County Sheriff’s Office, a local man faces a first-degree felony and a $2 million bond in connection with the fatal shooting of his adult daughter following a family altercation earlier this week.
Authorities say deputies responded to a 911 call in the Deer Ridge subdivision south of Azle following a report of a gunshot victim at a private residence in Azle. Upon arrival, authorities found an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began performing lifesaving measures. Fire Rescue and Medic 71 personnel also arrived on scene and took over CPR and other life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.
PCSO Public Information Officer Sgt. Shane Cartwright said deputies learned early in the investigation that the victim’s father, Charles Tod Brooks, was responsible for the fatal shooting.
Statements from those involved indicated that a physical altercation had occurred between the victim and her mother inside the residence. According to an official statement made by Brooks, he had retrieved a handgun, loaded it and chambered a round before attempting to separate the two women. He stated that during the attempts, the weapon discharged, striking the victim in the chest.
Brooks was arrested and charged with murder — a first-degree felony — and transported to the Parker County Jail, where his bond was set at $2 million by Parker County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Kelvin Miles.
Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said the thoughts and prayers of those in his agency are with the family and loved ones of the victim. The PCSO is continuing its investigation with assistance from the Texas Rangers.
