MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) – A woman is behind bars after an incident left another woman dead and her child injured Sunday.

The two were hit by a car following a fight with several others, according to a statement from the Marshall Police Department.

Derklya Fort, 23, was found under a vehicle with her injured 5-year-old son nearby. EMS arrived, but Fort was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son was taken to the hospital.

According to police, they responded to the 100 block of Martindale around 10 p.m. after being told of a disturbance involving about 40 people.

Police arrested Samantha Johnson, 22, of Marshall. She was booked into the Harrison County Jail and charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and willful injury to a child.

The incident is still under investigation. The Marshall Police Department encourages anyone with more information to contact them at 903-935-4575.

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