Family fight ends in fireworks

Just before noon March 25, a shooting occurred between two family members at the intersection of Hwy 105 and Sweetgum in the parking lot of a fireworks stand, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO). 

The incident was a family disturbance involving two adult females, the report details. The verbal disturbance took a turn when one of the women exited her vehicle and shot the other through the driver’s window.

There were two other people in the car with the victim at the time of the shooting. They drove her directly to the hospital where she was treated and is expected to be released shortly, according to the release posted around 3:30 p.m. The shooter fled the scene and was last seen on Hwy 105 headed towards Beaumont.

JCSO detectives have taken statements from witnesses and has the shooter identified. This case is under investigation and no names have been released at this time.