In Loving Memory of Two Young Lives Lost in Tragic Early Morning Shooting Near Lufkin

In Loving Memory of Two Young Lives Lost in Tragic Early Morning Shooting Near Lufkin

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the community of Lufkin is mourning the tragic loss of two young men whose lives were cut short in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28th. What should have been an ordinary weekend night instead became a scene of heartbreak that has left families shattered and a community searching for answers.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a shooting on property outside The Hangout, located along U.S. Highway 69 near Carpets by Curiosity, just south of Lufkin. Deputies responded swiftly to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims, ages 23 and 29, who had suffered gunshot wounds. Tragically, both men were pronounced deceased at the scene.

In an instant, two families received the kind of news no loved one is ever prepared to hear. Two lives — full of promise, potential, and plans for the future — were taken far too soon. Though their names have not yet been publicly released, they were sons, brothers, friends, and members of a community that now grieves their absence.

The hours following the incident were filled with flashing lights, heavy silence, and the weight of unanswered questions. Law enforcement officials secured the area and began a thorough investigation. The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Amy Wren, is assisting in the investigation as authorities work diligently to determine exactly what occurred and why.

For those who knew the two young men, the pain is deeply personal. At 23 and 29 years old, they were still building their futures — working toward goals, strengthening relationships, and creating memories with those who loved them. Their absence leaves a void that cannot be measured. Birthdays will feel different. Holidays will carry a quiet ache. Everyday moments will now hold memories of laughter and conversations that can never be repeated.

In times like these, grief ripples outward. Friends struggle to process the sudden loss. Families cling to one another for strength. A community pauses, reminded of how fragile life can be and how quickly circumstances can change.

As the investigation remains ongoing, authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the events of that morning to contact the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office. Every detail matters. Every voice could help bring clarity and justice in the days ahead.

While legal processes will continue and answers will eventually emerge, today the focus remains on remembrance. On honoring two young men whose lives mattered. On lifting up the families who now face an unimaginable journey of grief.

May their loved ones find comfort in shared memories — in the stories told, the laughter remembered, and the bonds that death cannot sever. May the community surround them with compassion, support, and strength during this painful time.

Though their lives ended far too soon, their impact will not be forgotten. May they rest in peace, and may justice and healing follow in the days to come.