DALLAS — A man who allegedly shot and injured two women in a Walmart parking lot was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his vehicle, according to Dallas police. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in the 9300 block of Forest Lane in the Lake Highlands area when the store and its parking lot were bustling with shoppers.
Witnesses report that the suspect tracked his romantic partner to the Walmart, where he shot her and grazed a nearby female bystander. Both women were quickly taken to a local hospital, where they were stabilized and expected to survive.
An off-duty police officer discovered the suspected shooter unresponsive in his car, sources confirmed. The incident unfolded around 3:20 p.m., sending shockwaves through the busy retail space.
Tevar Watson, who witnessed the shooting, described the chaotic scene. “I was parked right next to him,” he recalled, stating that he locked eyes with the shooter just moments before the gunfire erupted. The ringing echoes of the shots reverberated through the parking lot as the women, terrified, fled the scene.
“I could see her face in the rearview mirror,” Watson said, recalling the frantic expression on the victim’s face as she attempted to escape. He, along with a few store employees, rushed to aid her. “There was a lot of blood, but she was conscious and talking,” he added, noting the urgency of their efforts.
In the midst of the chaos, Watson retrieved the woman’s shopping cart, which contained her cell phone. She wanted to reach her family to convey her whereabouts and condition. Meanwhile, eyewitness Don Nelson described the unsettling moment he witnessed the shooter sprinting back to his vehicle. “I heard one final gunshot,” he said, his voice trailing off as he recalled the aftermath.
Law enforcement’s investigation into the incident continues, with authorities analyzing the circumstances leading to the shooting. Community members are left grappling with the violence that unfolded in a place typically associated with family outings and shopping trips.
Despite the trauma of the day, Watson expressed relief on learning that the injured women would likely recover. “As long as she makes it, I think I’m gonna be okay,” he said, reflecting on the harrowing experience. The incident has reignited discussions about safety in public spaces and the impact of domestic violence.