A man fatally shot his co-worker due to his obsession with her and her long lunch breaks.

Travis Lee Merrill had been charged with first-degree murder in the tragic death of his co-worker, Tamhara Collazo. The incident occurred at the Allegiance Trucking office building on a Thursday morning, leaving the entire community in shock and disbelief.

According to reports, Merrill had been harboring an obsession towards Collazo, which ultimately led to her untimely demise. It was alleged that she had caught his eye due to her frequent long lunch breaks and lack of attention towards him. The 51-year-old man was said to have shot Collazo multiple times, leaving her critically wounded. Despite the efforts of medical personnel at the scene and the hospital, she was pronounced dead.

The Lewisville Police Department responded to numerous calls of an active shooter at the office building and found Merrill standing with his hands raised in the air. Upon questioning, he admitted to being the shooter and led the officers to his weapons. He was then arrested without incident.

As the investigation continued, it was revealed that Merrill had been suspended from work and had to undergo counseling before being allowed back. It was also reported that Collazo had been the one to report him to the company, which seemed to have triggered his growing anger towards her. A probable cause affidavit stated that Merrill had become increasingly obsessed with Collazo and was deeply affected by her lack of attention towards him.

In a disturbing confession, Merrill admitted to intentionally planning to shoot Collazo at work in front of her colleagues. He had allegedly been practicing shooting hand motions at home and had brought his guns to the office on two previous occasions, but had not gone through with his plan. However, on that fatal Thursday, he followed Collazo to her car during her lunch break and then returned to her cubicle to carry out his sinister act.

Collazo's death came just two months after another workplace shooting at Wells Fargo's corporate office in Tempe, Arizona. The community was left reeling from yet another senseless act of violence. The company released a statement expressing their shock and sadness over the incident, and also announced that the office would be closed until further notice.

As for Merrill, he has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held at the Denton County Jail on a $10 million bond. The tragic loss of Collazo serves as a reminder of the growing issue of gun violence in workplaces across the country. Our hearts go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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