Phelps was holding a child in her left arm while seated on a love seat. The family members told investigators they heard five to seven shots “over several minutes” coming from somewhere north of the home, the affidavit said. Phelps remarked that someone nearby must have gotten “a new gun for Christmas,” according to the filing. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of first‑degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting, according to court records. Investigators learned neighbors “had heard Adams shooting during the afternoon about 20 rounds,” the document said.

Source: CNN December 27, 2025 23:55 UTC