Brooke Hooker, 32, was shot and killed in her bedroom in Lufkin, Texas, on July 18, 2021. Officers responded about 5:10 a.m. to the 100 block of Deer Trace Circle after a report of a female gunshot victim. Paramedics found Hooker inside the bedroom and she was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Hooker’s boyfriend was present and told officers the shooting was accidental. The Lufkin Police Department continued an active investigation to determine the exact circumstances and whether any charges would be filed. Her family and friends continue to seek answers and the community has offered support.

If anyone has information about Brooke, the events of that morning, or the 100 block of Deer Trace Circle, please share what you know.