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One Dead After Shooting at Allen Starbucks, Police Eye Domestic Violence Link

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Published on September 19, 2026
One Dead After Shooting at Allen Starbucks, Police Eye Domestic Violence LinkState Hwy 121 — Reported Allen Shooting Location
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A shooting outside a Starbucks in Allen left one person dead and another hospitalized Friday evening, in an incident police say may be connected to domestic violence. Two people sustained gunshot wounds at the coffee shop located at 969 State Highway 121, according to the Allen Police Department.

Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where one later died from their injuries, the Allen Police Department said. The other person remained hospitalized following the shooting, as reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. CBS News similarly reported that the shooting at the Allen shopping center killed one person and wounded another.

Police Believe Domestic Violence May Be a Factor

Officials believe the shooting may be related to domestic violence, though the department's investigation was still ongoing as of Friday night, per the same account. Allen police had not identified either of the two people involved in the shooting.

According to WFAA, officers responded shortly before 6 p.m. to reports of a shooting at the Starbucks location. No further details on a timeline, weapon, or witness accounts have been released.

Investigation Continues

Allen police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identities of those involved. The department's investigation remains active, and no further updates have been made public.