Investigator: Tyler County domestic shooting 'appears to be murder-attempted suicide'

A Tyler County man suspected of killing his wife before shooting himself is being treated at a Houston hospital and will be charged with murder, Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford said.

Andrew Linscomb, 41, called 911 shortly after 8;30 a.m., Monday, and reported he shot his wife, Tonia, and himself, the sheriff said in a press release.

Also at the home was the Linscomb's grandchild, who was returned unharmed to the mother, the sheriff's department said.

Deputies responded to County Road 3240, which is off Farm-to-Market 256, east of Colmesneil.

Tonia Linscomb, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene, Weatherford said.

Andrew Linscomb was wounded in the mouth, said Capt. Bud Sturrock, the department's chief investigator.

"It appears to be a murder-attempted suicide," Sturrock said.

Andrew Linscomb was airlifted to a Beaumont hospital before being transferred to Houston, Weatherford said.

Investigators were preparing paperwork to get an arrest warrant and charge Andrew Linscomb with murder, Weatherford said.

A 9 mm handgun was collected from the scene, Weatherford said.