FRISCO, Texas — The Frisco Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in a deadly shooting outside a Walmart Wednesday night. And police say, the shooting was random.
Frisco PD says at about 9:34 p.m. officers were called to the Walmart located at the northwest corner of Preston Road and Hickory Street. Callers told 911 dispatch they heard gunshots and at least one person had been hit.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found one person in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and a second victim nearby on Hickory Street also suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police said both victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment, but despite life-saving measures, one of those victims passed away from their injuries. The condition of the second victim is unknown, but police said they are currently stable. Family has identified the victim who died: 62-year-old Dung Doan. WFAA spoke with Doan's family, who are mourning his loss.
Police said officers searched and secured the area in hopes of finding the suspect, in what they initially believed to be an isolated incident. However, upon further investigation, police determined the shooting to be random.
No arrests have been made, and now the police are turning to the public for help.
Frisco PD is asking anyone with information to call the department at 972-292-6010. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by downloading the Frisco PD app.
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“While these types of crimes are fortunately rare in our city, the criminal element is always working to take advantage of any opportunity to victimize members of our community,” Frisco PD said in a press release.
The department would also like to remind residents and visitors to always be aware when out and about. The department provided the following tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings and exercise greater vigilance in areas where you are most comfortable.
- Reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you appealing to a criminal, e.g., walking alone, looking down at your phone, wearing headphones.
- Trust your instincts.
- Report any suspicious activity by calling our non-emergency line (972-292-6010) or dialing 9-1-1.