Man accused of shooting sister, mother and grandmother during Easter gathering at Tarrant home

Man accused of shooting sister, mother and grandmother during Easter gathering at Tarrant home

The investigation into a shooting at a family Sunday gathering in Tarrant is ongoing, and authorities have released updated information about the suspect and the victims.

Tarrant police officers responded about 7 p.m. to a home in the 1800 block of Enfield Street.

Chief Wendell Major said when officers arrived, they received information that a woman had been shot by her brother. She was taken by private vehicle to UAB Hospital with serious injuries.

The brother, whose identity has not been released, fled the scene before police arrived. He is not yet in custody.

Major said two additional victims were found wounded. Those victims are the mother and the grandmother of the brother and sister.

The female sibling, the chief said, sustained the most severe injuries – three gunshot wounds to her chest and stomach. She is expected to recover.

The woman’s mother and grandmother were treated at UAB as well, and also are expected to recover.

Major said there were at least 10 adults and several children at the home when the shooting took place. Detectives are still in the process of interviewing all of the witnesses.

The gun used in the shooting has been recovered.

Anyone with information is asked to call Tarrant police Det. Sgt. Morrow at 205-849-2811.