An early-morning shooting in northern Dallas turned a quiet block into an active crime scene today, leaving one person dead and another fighting for life, according to police. Officers were called to the 11800 block of High Meadow Drive shortly before 5:30 a.m., where they found two people with gunshot wounds. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and investigators said the case remains very much open.
According to WFAA, Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced one victim dead at the scene and rushed the other to a local hospital in critical condition. The station reports that two people were shot in the 11800 block of High Meadow Drive and that officers arrested a suspect at the location. A department press release indicated the suspect was known to the victims. Names and additional details had not been released at the time of the report as detectives continued their work.
Police Ask for Tips and Footage
Dallas police say the shooting remains an active investigation and are urging anyone who knows what happened to come forward. The department's public resources list a tip line and Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS for anonymous leads, per the Dallas Police Department. Officers stayed on scene through the morning while homicide and patrol units processed the area and followed up on early leads.
Suspect in Custody, Case Still Developing
Per the WFAA report, police had not released the suspect's identity or announced any formal charges when the story was published. Investigators are continuing to conduct interviews and process evidence as they build the case. Officials have again asked anyone with information or video from the area to contact Dallas police or Crime Stoppers as the investigation moves forward.
