Overview

• A midday dispute between a male patron and an unhoused individual in the 200 block of West Hickory Street escalated into a shooting that left one person dead.
• The victim was rushed to a hospital where they succumbed to gunshot injuries, according to Denton police.
• The male patron remained at the scene and has been detained for questioning while officials piece together what happened.
• Authorities are reviewing multiple 911 calls, collecting witness accounts and have closed off segments of West Hickory Street to secure the crime scene.
• This incident joins a series of unconnected shootings across North Texas this summer, prompting law enforcement to intensify regional investigations.