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Who is Charles Tod Brooks? Texas dad charged with the fatal shooting of his 25-year-old daughter on Father's Day.

On Father's Day, a man from Texas was taken into custody following his admission of having fatally shot his own daughter.

AI Generated ImageWho is Charles Tod Brooks? Texas dad charged with the fatal shooting of his 25-year-old daughter on Father's Day.

A tragic incident unfolded in Azle, Texas, on Father's Day when a family dispute escalated into violence, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Rebekah Bailey Brooks. Her father, 61-year-old Charles Tod Brooks, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the shooting. Parker County deputies responded to a 911 call on June 21, 2026, where they found Rebekah suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, including CPR, she was pronounced dead at the scene on Antler Ridge Court.

Charles Brooks is currently being held at the Parker County Jail with a bond set at $2 million. As of early Tuesday, it remains unclear whether he has secured legal representation. According to a statement from the Parker County Sheriff's Office, investigators quickly identified Brooks as the individual responsible for the fatal shooting. Judge Kelvin Miles, the Parker County Justice of the Peace for precinct one, confirmed the bond amount in a recent post.