Shooting at Madisonville motel results in one fatality

A fatal shooting occurred early Saturday morning at Motel 6, located at 2007 E Main Street, leaving one woman dead and a man injured, according to the Madisonville Police Department. 

Police Chief Herbert Gilbert reported to the Madisonville Meteor that law enforcement was working on a shooting death, with KBTX reporting that the incident occurred near 6:30 a.m. 

Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman at the scene with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest, and a man was found with a possible hand wound who was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to Chief Gilbert. 

"No threat to the public," said Chief Gibert.