Authorities have been sifting through the aftermath of a shooting incident that unfolded on the evening of last Friday on Highmont Drive. According to a social media post by the Garland Police Department, several individuals who were gathered at the 2400 block faced a sudden exchange of gunfire, sending local authorities scrambling to the scene shortly after 7 PM.
While arriving officers learned a person was found with a gunshot wound and promptly taken to a local hospital, their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Expected to recover, the victim's name has not been released to the public. One individual was in custody amid the chaos, tied to the violent outbreak.
The department has reached out to the community, seeking information that could illuminate the details of the shooting. They've asked anyone with insight to contact the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840 or submit tips anonymously via the Garland Crime Stoppers website.
