Selma woman dies from gunshot wound

Published 1:02 pm Saturday, May 16, 2020

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A Selma woman died Friday from a gunshot wound.

“The Selma Police Department responded to a call from the Emergency room in reference to a gunshot victim,” Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said. “SPD discovered a black woman in her 50’s was already deceased.”

Fulford said the incident occurred at the 2800 block of Bragg Street. He did not reveal the woman’s identity.

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According to Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, the unidentified woman appears to have been shot by her nephew. Jackson did not reveal the man’s identity.

“He was removing a magazine from a gun when it discharged,” Jackson said. “We will present it to a Dallas County Grand Jury. They will decide whether charges need to be filed.’”

The SPD continues to investigate the incident.