Texas Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Wounds Son in the Face, Then Dies by Suicide During Grand Prairie Police Standoff
TEXAS — A domestic violence incident in Grand Prairie ended in tragedy Sunday night after police say a 62-year-old man fatally shot his wife, critically injured his son, and later took his own life during a police standoff. Authorities are continuing to investigate what led to the deadly chain of events that unfolded inside the family’s home.
Son Ran to Neighbor for Help After Being Shot
According to the Grand Prairie Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call around 10 p.m. on December 28 on the 1600 block of Avenue B. Investigators said the couple’s adult son ran to a neighbor’s house after suffering a gunshot wound to the face, prompting the neighbor to call police.
The son reported that his father had shot both him and his mother during a violent confrontation inside the home. Officers arrived within minutes and began securing the area as additional details became clear.
Wife Found Fatally Shot Inside the Home
When officers entered the residence, they located the suspect’s wife with an apparent fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not yet released her identity publicly as next-of-kin notifications continue. Authorities say the motive for the shooting remains under investigation but confirmed that the incident was domestic in nature.
Armed Suspect Locked Himself Inside as SWAT Negotiated
After the shootings, the suspect barricaded himself inside the home with the weapon still in his possession. Grand Prairie police activated a SWAT response, deploying armored vehicles and tactical officers to contain the scene and begin negotiations.
Despite attempts to contact him, the suspect did not respond to officers’ commands. After several hours, a tactical team entered the home and found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending the standoff.
Injured Son Hospitalized; Investigation Ongoing
The injured son was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in serious condition. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses, review evidence from the home, and gather information to determine the full circumstances behind the violent attack. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community and called the incident an isolated domestic tragedy.
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