A Dallas mother of three who was shot seven times in a Walmart parking lot this fall is finally back home, but her family says the long recovery ahead is nothing short of a “miracle.” Kyra Stubbs told television reporters she collapsed between parked cars after the gunfire and that bystanders rushed in to help until paramedics arrived. Her injuries are severe, and she has not yet been able to return to work as doctors plan a months-long rehabilitation.
Survivor Describes the Wounds and the Road Ahead
Stubbs told local television that she was shot seven times, including four rounds that tore through her right arm. Medical teams have found nerve damage, fractured bones, and internal injuries, and doctors estimate it could take about a year for her to recover. A fundraiser has been launched to help cover medical and living expenses during her recovery, as reported by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
How the Parking Lot Attack Unfolded
Stubbs says she was heading back to her car in the Forest Lane Walmart parking lot when a man walked up and opened fire after she moved her shopping cart. She says she did not know him. As she lay on the ground between vehicles, Stubbs told reporters she prayed while a passerby stepped in and applied a tourniquet before first responders reached her, according to WFAA.
Suspect Identified, Motive Still a Mystery
Dallas police later identified the man believed to have fired the shots as 23-year-old Christion Bingham, who was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, The Dallas Morning News reported. Investigators have not released any motive and say the case remains open as they continue to examine evidence and track down additional details. The paper also published contact information for detectives handling the case for anyone with tips.
Security Questions and Walmart's Response
Stubbs’ attorney has criticized the store’s security approach, arguing that the attack raises broader concerns about safety in that stretch of the Forest Lane corridor. In a statement to local media, Walmart said the store has a parking-lot patrol and “a uniformed police officer on-site, open to close,” and that those patrols were already in place before the shooting, as reported by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Family, Neighbors, and a Community Pulling for Her
Family members and local neighbors say Stubbs’ daughter has described her mother’s survival and early progress as a “miracle,” and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help with expenses while she heals. Coverage of the aftermath and the fundraiser has kept the case front and center in neighborhood conversations as Stubbs begins months of physical therapy and follow-up care, according to the Lake Highlands Advocate.
What Happens Next in the Case
With the suspected shooter deceased, police are still gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dallas police detectives. The Dallas Morning News has published the case number and a detective’s contact information for people who may be able to help.
