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69-Year-Old Shooter Kills Two, Injures Three in Texas Parking Lot

5/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On May 5, 2026, 69-year-old shooter Seung Han Ho opened fire at K Towne Plaza parking lot in Carrollton, Texas, killing two and injuring three.
The shooting stemmed from a business dispute because the shooter and victims knew each other, Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said.
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents collected evidence while Governor Greg Abbott sent Texas Department of Public Safety assistance and urged the public to stay away.

History

Historical Context

On August 1, 1966, Marine veteran Charles Whitman opened fire from the University of Texas tower, killing 15 people and wounding 31 during a 96-minute siege. The tragedy prompted Texas to create the University of Texas System Police and pass Senate Bill 162 in 1967, establishing campus security that still frames the state’s response to later mass-shooting incidents.

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Story summary

On May 5, 2026, 69-year-old shooter Seung Han Ho opened fire at K Towne Plaza parking lot in Carrollton, Texas, killing two and injuring three.
The shooting stemmed from a business dispute because the shooter and victims knew each other, Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said.
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents collected evidence while Governor Greg Abbott sent Texas Department of Public Safety assistance and urged the public to stay away.

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