TX man accused of fatally shooting 10-year-old daughter; child services already probed parents

Texas man accused of fatally shooting daughter

DENTON, Texas — A Texas man is accused of fatally shooting his 10-year-old daughter while recklessly handling a revolver.

A state investigator says he believes Duke Lawrence Watrous had been drinking on Christmas Eve when he fired the shot but told the Denton Record-Chronicle there was no indication it was an intentional homicide.

Watrous, 36, is being held on charges of manslaughter, criminal negligence and tampering with evidence.

According to court records, Child Protective Services have been investigating Watrous and the girl’s mother on child abuse and neglect allegations since 2003.

Watrous’ attorney did not immediately return a call for comment.

Information from: Denton Record-Chronicle, www.dentonrc.com