McKenzie Rita Duggar, 16, of Driftwood, Texas, was fatally shot on January 28, 2025. A sophomore at Wimberley High School, she was active in the First Baptist Church of Wimberley and remembered for her kindness, faith, and interests in interior design, crafting and fishing. Deputies from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded about 4:56 p.m. to a report of suspicious circumstances at a residence on Canna Lily Circle. A firearm had been discharged and McKenzie succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts; the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the manner of death homicide following an autopsy on January 29.

A 14-year-old male who lived in the home was taken into custody and transported to the Hays County Juvenile Detention Center. The investigation is active and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact investigators. The Wimberley community and school district have organized grief counseling and mental health resources for students and families.

If anyone knew McKenzie or has information about the events on Canna Lily Circle on January 28, please contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.