KILLEEN, Texas Man Charged with Capital Murder in Fatal Shooting of Mother and Grandmother

KILLEEN, Texas – A horrifying incident unfolded in Killeen, Texas, as Louis Lamar Simpson Jr., a 26-year-old man, has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of his mother, Tina McGruder (53), and his grandmother, Deanne McGruder (75). The devastating event occurred on December 8, sending shockwaves through the community.

According to an affidavit obtained by KWTX, the distressing incident came to light when Tina McGruder made a distress call at approximately 1:34 p.m. reporting a domestic disturbance. She revealed that her son had threatened to harm her and her mother and had physically assaulted her. Concerned authorities immediately dispatched officers to the 2300 block of Basalt Drive to investigate the situation.

Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement witnessed a man, later identified as Louis Lamar Simpson Jr., exiting the residence while carrying a firearm. Simpson appeared visibly anxious and expressed the need to leave the location swiftly, as stated in the affidavit. Officers promptly entered the house to assess the situation.

Inside, they discovered Tina McGruder in a critical condition, having suffered significant blood loss and struggling to communicate. When questioned about the shooter, she managed to utter a single word, “son,” indicating her own child as the assailant. Tragically, Deanne McGruder was found lifeless in the living room area.

Quick-thinking officers immediately initiated life-saving procedures until paramedics arrived at the scene. Despite their valiant efforts, both victims succumbed to their injuries. One victim was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, while the other was taken to Advent Health, both in critical condition, but sadly, their wounds proved fatal, according to the police.

While in custody, Louis Lamar Simpson Jr. admitted to owning the firearm and divulged that he had been embroiled in a conflict with his mother that fateful day. He claimed that he did not intend to deliver a fatal “headshot” but added that he didn’t want anyone to intervene and stop him, as stated in the affidavit.

Following the tragic loss of the two victims, further questioning of Simpson revealed distressing details. He expressed that Tina McGruder’s previous actions of having him incarcerated were the worst mistake she could have made. Moreover, Simpson confessed that he even contemplated shooting one of the officers who arrived at the scene but decided against it due to the officer being armed and the likelihood of getting shot first.

Currently, Louis Lamar Simpson Jr. remains in custody at Bell County Jail, with a staggering bond set at $3 million. The community is left grieving, grappling with the senseless loss of two beloved individuals, as they try to come to terms with this devastating tragedy.

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