Tammy Wynette Stevens, a 50-year-old woman from Frankston, Texas, tragically lost her life on August 10, 2018. She was fatally shot at the Quik Stop Convenience Store located at 308 East Pines Street in Frankston. The incident occurred when Grady Howell, the suspect, walked into the store and exchanged words with Stevens before pulling out what appeared to be a revolver and shooting her in the head. The same bullet also injured a male victim, James Jones, 78, who was hit in the arm.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office, along with the Cherokee County and Henderson County Sheriff's Offices, assisted in the investigation. Howell was identified as the suspect, and after a standoff, he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a residence in Henderson County. The investigation revealed that Howell had been involved in a verbal altercation with Stevens before the shooting.
The case was treated as a murder investigation, and the authorities conducted a thorough search and tactical approach to verify the suspect's death and gather evidence. The investigation concluded that Howell acted alone, and there were no other suspects involved in the incident.
The tragic death of Tammy Wynette Stevens brought grief to the community of Frankston, and the incident highlighted the importance of addressing conflicts and ensuring public safety in local establishments.
