A Dallas woman was fatally shot Monday afternoon in what police have identified as a homicide involving two people who knew each other.
The suspect was arrested at the scene. Police are seeking additional information from the public.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 3:55 p.m. in the 800 block of Green Cove Lane in far South Dallas. They found Tabatha Jones, 28, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Dallas Fire-Rescue transported Jones to the hospital, where she died from her injuries. Police arrested 49-year-old Shanika Battle at the scene.
Battle has been charged with murder in connection with Jones’s death. Police confirmed the suspect and the victim were known to each other.
The investigation remains ongoing under case number 015526-2026. Detective Cody Clark is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting should contact Detective Clark at 214-671-3584. Tips can also be sent via email to [email protected].
