At a Glance
- A 62-year-old man shot his son and wife before taking his own life.
- The incident occurred at 10 p.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of Avenue B in Grand Prairie.
- Investigations are underway by the Dallas County DA’s Officer-Involved Shooting Team and the Grand Prairie Police Office of Professional Standards.
- Why it matters: The tragedy highlights the urgency of addressing domestic violence and ensuring swift law-enforcement response.
Grand Prairie Police received a call about a family dispute at around 10 p.m. Sunday. Responding officers discovered a 62-year-old man who had shot his adult son in the face, killed his wife, and then died by self-inflicted gunshot. The case is now the focus of multiple investigations.
The Incident
When officers arrived, they could not locate the armed man inside the house. Believing the wife was still inside, tactical teams forced the door, immediately encountering gunfire. Officers returned fire as the suspect retreated deeper into the home.
Subsequent entry found the wife dead from gunshot wounds in a bedroom and the husband dead from a self-inflicted wound in a bathroom. The son, who survived the initial shooting, fled to a neighbor’s house and called 911.
- Victim: Wife – dead from gunshot wounds, found in bedroom.
- Victim: Husband – dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, found in bathroom.
- Victim: Son – survived shooting, called 911, expected to recover.
- Officer: One officer hospitalized for minor injuries from ricochet.
- Vehicle: Bullet holes seen in driveway vehicle.
Investigation and Aftermath
Grand Prairie Police confirmed that the identities of the deceased will be released only after their families are notified. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Team is conducting an independent inquiry, while the Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards is handling a concurrent administrative investigation.
| Person | Status | Location Found |
|---|---|---|
| Wife | Deceased (gunshot) | Bedroom |
| Husband | Deceased (self-inflicted) | Bathroom |
| Son | Injured, survived | Outside, called 911 |
The incident underscores the need for effective domestic violence intervention and swift police response.
Key Takeaways
- A 62-year-old man committed a family shooting before turning the gun on himself.
- The wife and husband were found dead, while the son survived.
- Investigations are being conducted by both the DA’s office and the police department.
The tragedy in Grand Prairie serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic conflict and the importance of ongoing investigations to ensure accountability.
