What we know after 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home

Three children were killed at a home in the Ellis County city of Italy Friday afternoon. Two more were wounded.

The community was left reeling after the horrific incident in the city of about 2,000 people, about 40 miles south of downtown Dallas. Italy is what they describe as a quiet little town where everyone knows each other.

A suspect was in custody, authorities said Friday, and there was not believed to be a danger to the community, officials said.

As law enforcement continues to investigate, here’s what we know:

Three found dead, two hospitalized

Authorities responded about 4 p.m. to a home in the 300 block of South Harris Street, near Stafford Elementary School.

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