Texas mother facing capital murder charges after allegedly shooting her two sons to death

A Texas mother is facing capital murder charges after allegedly shooting her two sons before appearing to harm herself, authorities said.

Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of capital murder, according to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said they received a call about an "unknown emergency" just before 4:15 a.m. Thursday on Big Sky Drive in Waxahachie.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds inside the residence.