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What happened in the Carrollton shooting on May 5, 2026?

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Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting at K Towne Plaza shopping center in Carrollton; suspect Seung Han Ho, 69, was arrested after a foot chase.

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Deaths2 people killed
Injured3 people wounded
LocationK Towne Plaza at Highway 121 and West Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, Texas
TimeJust before 10 a.m. on May 5, 2026
SuspectSeung Han Ho, 69 years old
ArrestArrested at Koreatown shopping center after brief foot chase
CircumstancesVictims were meeting Ho for a business transaction when he opened fire

What Happened

A shooting occurred at K Towne Plaza shopping center located at the intersection of State Highway 121 and West Hebron Parkway in Carrollton just before 10 a.m. on May 5, 2026. According to Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo, the victims were meeting 69-year-old Seung Han Ho for a business transaction when Ho fired shots, killing two people and injuring three others.

Suspect Arrested

Seung Han Ho, 69, was arrested a few miles away at the Koreatown shopping center after a brief foot chase. Police Chief Arredondo confirmed the arrest and that there was no ongoing threat to the public following the incident.

Nature of Incident

Police Chief Arredondo stated that this was not a random act and was not a hate crime. The shooting involved a known business relationship between the suspect and the victims. The identities of the victims were not disclosed by authorities at the time of reporting.

Police Response

A heavy police presence was deployed to K Towne Plaza, with FBI agents also assembled at the scene. Authorities urged people to avoid the area as the investigation continued.

Sources

  1. Carrollton shooting leaves several people injured, sources say (fox4news.com)
  2. Suspect at large in fatal shooting near Highway 121 in Carrollton; one dead, three wounded (dallasnews.com)