Crime
Travis Merrill charged with murder after woman shot and killed inside Lewisville Allegiance Trucks office building
Merrill surrendered peacefully, kneeling on the ground with his hands raised.
Lewisville, TX – A tragic workplace shooting incident occurred on Thursday in Lewisville, Texas, resulting in the death of a woman and the arrest of the suspected gunman.
The Lewisville Police Department received a call about an active shooter at approximately 11:30 AM, prompting a swift response from officers.
Witnesses reported seeing a female coworker being shot at her desk while on her lunch break.
Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and apprehended the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Travis Lee Merrill.
Merrill surrendered peacefully, kneeling on the ground with his hands raised.
Police recovered a firearm at the scene.
The female victim was transported to a local hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
While authorities have not disclosed the specific relationship between Merrill and the victim, they confirmed that the two were known to each other.
Investigators are currently interviewing numerous witnesses to gather more details about the incident.
The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of her family.Sources and related content.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.