Carrollton shootings leave two dead, three wounded Tuesday
PUBLISHED May 5, 2026, 4:17 PM ET
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CARROLLTON, Texas: A 69-year-old man shot five people Tuesday at a shopping center and later at an apartment complex in Carrollton, police said. Officers found four people shot at K Towne Plaza and later discovered a dead man at an apartment roughly four miles away; the suspect was arrested after a short foot chase. Local and federal authorities, including the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety, are assisting Carrollton police as investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses this week. Police say the victims knew the shooter and that the attacks were tied to business or financial disagreements; officials have identified the suspect and continue to work toward determining motive.
By Neha R. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Just before 10 a.m. Tuesday: first shooting at Carrollton shopping center in Koreatown.
- Shortly after: officers discovered four adults shot at K Towne Plaza.
- Later Tuesday: second shooting reported at an apartment complex approximately four miles away; one person found dead.
- A short foot chase led to the arrest of a 69-year-old suspect at a grocery store about four miles from the scene.
- Federal agents and Texas DPS joined Carrollton police in evidence collection and follow-up interviews.
News Intelligence
- This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance. If you live or work in Carrollton, be aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. It's about safety for you and your neighbors.
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Law enforcement agencies and investigators benefited from public attention, interagency assistance, and arrest of a suspect, enabling evidence collection and follow-up questioning that may advance the case.
Two people were killed and three were injured; victims, families, and Carrollton's Koreatown community experienced trauma, loss, and disruption following the shootings.
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