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.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.