NASH, Texas — Authorities have released new information following Tuesday morning’s deadly shooting at Texarkana Aluminum in Nash, a tragic incident that left two people dead and shocked coworkers and community members across the Texarkana area.

According to investigators, 48-year-old Eddie Ray Hill Jr. was fatally shot after reportedly attempting to intervene in a domestic dispute involving coworkers at the manufacturing plant. Officials said the violence unfolded in the parking lot of the facility on Alumax Road, where emergency responders and law enforcement officers rushed after reports of gunfire.

Police identified the suspected shooter as 40-year-old Wendell Lane Champion Jr. of Hope, Arkansas. Investigators say Champion allegedly shot and seriously wounded his wife, Candis Jolene Champion, during the incident before taking his own life. Candis Champion later died from her injuries, leaving grieving family members and loved ones devastated by the tragic events.

The deadly shooting quickly led to a major law enforcement response as officers secured the scene and investigators began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Employees at the plant were left shaken as the normally routine workday turned into the scene of a heartbreaking act of violence that claimed multiple lives.

Authorities also confirmed that Wendell Lane Champion Jr. had previously been convicted in connection with the 2007 killing of a security guard during a robbery. Officials stated he had recently been released on parole prior to Tuesday’s shooting. Investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident as they work to fully piece together the timeline leading up to the deadly encounter.

Texarkana Aluminum announced that it has established a crisis response team to support employees and families affected by the tragedy. The company said it is cooperating closely with Nash Police and other law enforcement agencies as the investigation remains ongoing. Meanwhile, community members throughout Nash, Texarkana, and Hope continue mourning the loss of Eddie Ray Hill Jr. and Candis Jolene Champion while offering prayers and support to all families, coworkers, and loved ones impacted by the heartbreaking incident.