Carrollton police kept a stretch of W. Hebron Parkway locked down yesterday as officers worked what they called an active investigation in the 1500 block and told the public to steer clear of the area.
To keep things orderly, officials set up a media staging area at 1528 W. Hebron Parkway and directed reporters to gather there for updates while officers remained on scene.
What officials are saying
According to the Carrollton Police Department, the media staging point was established at 1528 W. Hebron Parkway, and members of the media were told to report there for information. The department stressed that the scene remained active and again urged people to avoid the area while officers continued their work. No additional details were released in the post.
CPD is currently conducting an active investigation in the area of the 1500 block of W. Hebron.
— Carrollton TX Police (@CarrolltonTXPD) May 5, 2026
Media staging has been established at 1528 W. Hebron Pkwy. Members of the media are asked to respond there for updates.
This remains an active scene. Please avoid the area.
Related police response in the city
The alert came on the same day that CBS Texas reported a separate and earlier law enforcement response to a shooting near K Towne Plaza on the 4000 block of Highway 121. That report said multiple people were injured and that several agencies responded to the scene. It is not yet clear whether the two incidents are connected.
How to get official updates
Members of the media and anyone with information can contact Carrollton's media relations team. The City of Carrollton lists a media relations phone at 972-834-4880 and a PIO email address. For additional details, see the City of Carrollton. Officials have not yet released further information about the investigation.
Carrollton police have not released suspect descriptions or casualty figures tied to the Hebron-area investigation. Residents near the 1500 block of W. Hebron and motorists passing through the area should expect a visible police presence and are urged to avoid the zone until authorities share more. This story will be updated when officials provide additional details.
