Colton Wood Obituary Texas: Family and friends mourn the loss of teen killed in Caddo Mills double-fatal shooting
Two individuals killed in a tragic shooting in Caddo Mills, Texas, have been identified, as family and friends mourn their loss and share tributes on social media.
Colton Wood, a student at Caddo Mills High School, was identified by his mother, Jessica Leigh, after speculation about his identity circulated within the community.
“Because the news has traveled so fast, I do want to confirm the rumors. Colton Wood, my baby, was killed last night. Our baby is gone. There are no words to describe the pain and heartache we are experiencing,” she wrote. Colton and another teenager, identified as Chase, were the victims of the shooting on Thursday, January 16.
The Caddo Mills Police Department responded to the incident around 5 a.m. in the 200 block of Coyote Trail within the Trailstone housing development. Officers discovered two deceased individuals, and preliminary reports suggest one of the victims died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, pointing to a possible murder-suicide.
In a press release issued later that day, the Caddo Mills Police Department announced that the Texas Rangers from the Department of Public Safety had been called in to assist with the investigation. No additional details have been released, and authorities are urging residents with information about the incident to contact Caddo Mills Police or the Texas Rangers.
The Caddo Mills Independent School District (CMISD) acknowledged the tragedy and its impact on the school community in a public statement. The district also announced that counseling services would be available for students and staff.
“CMISD is aware of a tragic event in the Trailstone neighborhood last night. Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and the entire Caddo Mills community. Counselors will be available on every campus, and the counseling center will be open at the high school for any student who needs to talk,” the statement read.
On Thursday evening, Caddo Mills residents held a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of Colton and Chase. Colton Wood’s family also shared that funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
