Woman Killed Trying To Prevent Suicide

"KEMP, TX — A woman was fatally shot Monday night in Kemp when she tried to take a gun from a suicidal friend, who then killed himself.

"Kaufman County deputies responded to the shooting at about 6:41 p.m. at the home of James Allan Nix in the 18000 block of FM 2613.

"Upon arrival, they found Nix and 21-year old Brittany Markham dead, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

"A witness at the home says Nix, 41, had made threats to injure himself. When Markham tried to stop him, the gun went off, fatally injuring her. The witness then heard a second shot while running from the home to report the shooting.

"Kaufman County authorities are still investigating the shooting, but despite initial reports the case has not been classified as a murder-suicide, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said."

From dallasnews.com...