In the early hours of Wednesday, July 5, 2023, local authorities in Paris, Texas, responded to a complaint of shots fired in the 10 block of NW 17th Street. Officers arrived at the scene at 00:38 am to investigate the incident.
The victim, a resident of the area, reported that her 1995 gray Mercury Cougar had been shot at by an unknown assailant(s). Additionally, she informed the police that her common law husband had given chase on foot in an attempt to apprehend the suspect(s).
Upon inspection of the vehicle, law enforcement officers discovered that both back windows had been shattered, and a bullet hole was evident on the back passenger window. The damage indicated that the shots were fired from within the car, raising concerns about the victim's safety.
Shortly after the incident, the victim's common law husband returned to the scene. However, officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath and person. The individual displayed uncooperative behavior, hindering the progress of the investigation.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, treating it as an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Mischief case.
