Crime
Shooter Dead, Two Women Injured After Walmart Parking Lot Shooting in Dallas
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Walmart Supercenter located in the 9300 block of Forest Lane in Dallas.
The incident resulted in two women being injured and the suspected shooter found deceased from what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Dallas police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at approximately 3:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, responding units located two adult female victims in the parking lot suffering from gunshot-related injuries.
One appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, while the second victim was also injured but alert at the scene.
Nearby, officers located a vehicle with an unresponsive individual inside.
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel later confirmed the man inside the vehicle was deceased and is believed to be the shooter.
Officials are treating the death as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to police sources and preliminary reports, the shooting appears to have been domestic violence–related. Investigators believe the suspect tracked his partner to the Walmart parking lot before opening fire.
The first victim is believed to be the intended target, while the second woman was struck as a bystander.
Off-duty officers already in the area were among the first to assist and located the suspected shooter inside his vehicle following the attack.
Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed both injured women were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Their conditions have not been publicly released.
The scene quickly drew a large police presence, and aerial footage showed a wide perimeter secured with crime scene tape as investigators interviewed witnesses and documented evidence.
No additional suspects are being sought, and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Dallas Police Department continues to process the scene and review surveillance video from the Walmart property.
Detectives are also working to confirm the relationship between the suspect and the primary victim and determine what events led to the shooting.
Further details, including the identities of those involved, will be released once next of kin have been notified and the investigation progresses.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.