Full Breakdown
Shooting at Carrollton’s K Towne Plaza Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured
5/6/2026, 6:24:43 PM
Shooting at K Towne Plaza
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, a 69-year-old man opened fire in the parking lot of K Towne Plaza, a shopping center at State Highway 121 and West Hebron Parkway in Carrollton, Texas, about 20 miles north of Dallas. Police found five adults shot; two died at the scene and three were hospitalized in stable condition. Police said the suspect told investigators he was angry over financial disagreements tied to the business meeting.
Koreatown Context
The plaza sits in Carrollton’s Koreatown, anchored by H-Mart and other Korean retailers, serving a community of over 4,000 Korean-American residents. It includes Gwangjang Market and numerous Korean churches.
Key Actors
The suspect, identified as Seung Han Ho (Bloomberg notes the correct spelling Seung Ho Han), was apprehended by Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo with assistance from the FBI, Texas DPS and local undercover officers; community leader John Jun and Governor Greg Abbott also commented. Federal agents from the FBI and Texas DPS participated in the response.
Chronology & Numbers
Gunfire was reported just before 10 a.m.; officers found five victims, two dead and three injured. The suspect fled, was caught after a short foot chase about four miles away at a grocery store/H-Mart. Some reports add a second shooting at a nearby apartment where a male victim was found dead.
Official Response
Chief Arredondo said the shooting was not a random act, involved a known business relationship, and said the public faced no ongoing threat. He confirmed it is not a hate crime and that the FBI and Texas DPS are assisting. Governor Abbott’s post reiterated state support for the investigation. Arredondo said investigators are still determining the precise trigger for the suspect’s actions.
Community Reaction
John Jun said, “We’re shocked,” and warned that “conflicts happen no matter what community you live in,” urging non-violent resolution. Jun emphasized that the community must work together to prevent future violence.
Conflicting Reports
The suspect’s name appears as Seung Han Ho, Seung Ho Han, Sung Ho Han, and Seung Hang Ho; Bloomberg lists Seung Ho Han as correct. Shooting time is cited as “just before 10 a.m.” and “11 a.m.” in different outlets. Some sources mention only the K Towne Plaza attack, others add a second apartment shooting. Arrest location is reported as a grocery store, H-Mart, or Old Denton Road.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was a known business relationship. We are still working through trying to identify his causes.” — Roberto Arredondo, Police Chief
- “We're shocked,” — John Jun, Community Leader
- “Currently, there is no immediate threat to the public,” — Roberto Arredondo
- “was angry at the victims due to financial disagreements related to their business dealings,” — Seung Ho Han (suspect)
Next Steps
The investigation continues; no charges have been filed. Texas DPS and the FBI are gathering evidence, and police have asked the public to avoid K Towne Plaza until cleared. Authorities plan to release further details as the investigation progresses.
