{"id":307359,"date":"2026-05-24T22:14:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/307359\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T22:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:14:40","slug":"tragic-marlin-woman-fatally-shot-relative-who-was-trying-to-stab-her-grandchildren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/307359\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic: Marlin woman fatally shot relative who was trying to stab her grandchildren"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kwtx.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/kwtx.com\">MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) &#8211;<\/a> A Marlin woman was forced to intervene when a relative attempted to stab her two grandchildren, fatally shooting the attacker, KWTX has learned. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Marlin Police Department responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Fuschie Street at about 4:45 a.m. on May 21 after a caller reported the disturbance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Officers found three individuals suffering from stab wounds, one of whom also sustained a gunshot wound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Police said the three victims were transported to local hospitals and are \u201ccurrently reported to be in stable condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The suspect suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">A family member known as Vivian told KWTX that the suspect apparently began stabbing the two children, both under 18, when the grandmother intervened to protect her grandchildren. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The family member further said the grandmother was forced to fatally shoot the attacker during the disturbance. Police have not officially confirmed that information to KWTX. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The family member also said the suspect was suffering from health issues that caused tension, but it was not clear if that sparked the early-morning disturbance. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Texas Rangers have been notified and are assisting with the investigation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cThe Marlin Police Department and the Falls County Sheriffs Office ask the community to keep all those affected by this incident in their thoughts,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KWTX. 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