A Thursday evening run on a Plano trail turned into a police scene after a woman was struck with a hammer, leaving neighbors rattled. Officers say a suspect is in custody, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Police response and scene details
Plano police were called around 5 p.m. to the 2300 block of Shiloh Road after reports that a jogger had been struck by a man with a hammer, according to NBC 5 DFW. Plano Fire-Rescue told the outlet the woman was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Suspect arrested; investigation ongoing
Investigators later identified and arrested a suspect; police told FOX 4 the arrest reduced any immediate public safety concerns. Authorities have not released names or detailed charges, and detectives with the Crimes Against Persons Unit are handling the case.
Where it happened
The attack occurred on trails that run through Bob Woodruff Park, which has trail and dog-park access along Shiloh Road and nearby San Gabriel Drive. City listings show the dog-park entrance at 2300 Shiloh Road and other trail access points near San Gabriel Drive, according to Visit Plano.
Context for runners
Plano residents have been rattled by previous attacks on area trails, including the 2020 killing of a jogger that drew wide attention and later produced a capital-murder indictment, per KRLD News. That case prompted memorials and renewed calls for vigilance on the city's trail network.
What officials say
Police emphasized there is no broader threat to the public after the arrest and asked anyone with information to contact Plano officers as the probe continues, according to FOX 4. The department said it will release more details when appropriate as investigators follow up on leads.
