Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Dispute in Dallas Mall’s Cookie Shop Ends in Fatal Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Mall management is reviewing safety protocols after the targeted July 1 attack inside a cookie shop.

What happened at Red Bird Mall? Cookie shop owner killed in Dallas, Texas, shooting (Unsplash - representational image)
Image
Image
The owner of a Dallas cookie store, Cookies n Smoothies, was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon, July 1, inside The Shops at RedBird, and a suspect has been arrested.

Overview

  • Suspect remains in custody and faces homicide charges after Dallas Police apprehended her moments after the attack.
  • Authorities continue to investigate the July 1 shooting at Cookies N Smoothies, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage.
  • Mall officials say the suspect and victim were known to each other and describe the incident as an isolated dispute rather than random violence.
  • The Shops at Red Bird Mall operates a comprehensive security system with 24/7 patrols and cameras and will expand measures as part of a detailed review.
  • Local leaders, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Council Member Lorie Blair, have sent condolences and urged the public to support the police investigation.