Christmas Day Tragedy Rocks Comanche: Man Charged in Grandmother's Fatal Shooting

Christmas Day is meant to be a time of joy, family, and warmth, a precious moment etched in our memories. But for one family in Comanche, Oklahoma, this past December 25th will forever be shadowed by an unimaginable tragedy. Instead of carols and laughter, it was gunfire that shattered the peace, ultimately claiming the life of a beloved grandmother, 64-year-old Wanda Sue Duncan.

Now, a 37-year-old man, Dustin Lee Williams, finds himself facing a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with her untimely death. It's a somber end to what should have been a festive holiday, leaving a community grappling with questions and profound sadness.

According to court documents, the evening unfolded at a residence on US-81, where Williams, Wanda Sue Duncan, and her husband, Gary Duncan, were gathered. Tensions, it seems, began to simmer, escalating into a heated argument between Williams and Gary Duncan. What exactly triggered the dispute remains unclear, but the situation quickly spiraled out of control. It was then, authorities allege, that Williams retrieved a .45 caliber handgun from his pocket, a decision that would have devastating consequences.

Tragically, Wanda Sue Duncan was shot. While Williams initially claimed the weapon "accidentally discharged," Gary Duncan's account painted a starkly different and much more chilling picture. He reportedly told investigators that Williams intentionally pulled the gun and fired it during the argument, striking his wife. Can you imagine the horror, witnessing such an act on Christmas Day? Following the shooting, Williams, it's reported, fled the scene in a red truck, leaving behind a scene of unspeakable grief.

However, he didn't remain at large for long. Later that day, perhaps wrestling with the weight of his actions, Williams turned himself in to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being held without bond in the Stephens County Jail, awaiting further legal proceedings. This isn't Williams' first brush with the law; records indicate a prior felony conviction from 2010 for attempted child abuse, a detail that only adds another layer of complexity to this already tragic story.

As the legal process unfolds, a family is left to mourn a grandmother, a wife, a cherished member of their community, whose life was cut short so suddenly on a day meant for celebration. The investigation continues, aiming to piece together every detail of that fateful Christmas night in Comanche, and to bring some measure of justice to Wanda Sue Duncan and her grieving loved ones.