At a Glance
- Suspect shot to death by Dallas police near Town East Mall
- Woman shot and died at hospital
- No officers injured; investigation ongoing
Why it matters: The incident highlights the risks to shoppers and the swift response of local police.
A shooting near Town East Mall in Mesquite turned deadly early Saturday, leaving a woman dead and a suspect killed by Dallas Police, while mall shoppers watched in shock.
The Incident
At about 10:15 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call on the 9000 block of Markville Drive. A woman was found shot and later died at a local hospital. Officers determined the suspect fled the scene.
At 11:45 a.m., Northeast Division officers conducted surveillance and located the suspect in a vehicle near the 18500 block of LBJ Freeway, outside Town East Mall. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect emerged armed and shots were fired. No officers were hurt, and the suspect died on scene.
- 10:15 a.m. – Shooting call received on Markville Drive
- 11:45 a.m. – Suspect located near LBJ Freeway
- Suspect shot to death during traffic stop
Reactions and Investigation
The shooting caused many mall shoppers to pause, with witnesses expressing fear for the safety of families Christmas shopping.
**Alexander Evans said:
> “I was just afraid about everybody else here, you know, like, there’s a whole bunch of families out here Christmas shopping, something else could have happened, you know”
Abby Rather said:
> “My friend and her kids are supposed to be meeting me here, so I kind of told her, I was like, ‘It might be best if you don’t.’ Just to be safe”
Mesquite Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting, while Dallas Police continue to investigate the homicide. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of Community Police Oversight have also responded to the scene.
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | 9000 block Markville Drive | Shooting call; woman shot |
| 11:45 a.m. | 18500 block LBJ Freeway | Suspect located; traffic stop |
| On-scene | LBJ Freeway | Suspect shot to death |
The incident underscores the challenges police face in high-traffic retail areas and the impact on public safety.
Key Takeaways
- Suspect killed by Dallas police during traffic stop.
- Woman shot and died** at hospital.
- Investigation ongoing by Mesquite Police, Dallas Police, and district attorney.
The tragedy remains under investigation as authorities work to piece together the chain of events that led to the fatal shooting near Town East Mall.
