Dallas County murder suspect barricades herself in cab of semi for nearly 4 hours after shooting

The Brief

  • A 57-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting and killing a man in Dallas.
  • The suspect, Patricia Holt, barricaded herself in a truck for hours before surrendering to deputies.
  • The relationship between the suspect and victim, and the motive for the shooting, are currently unknown.

HUTCHINS, Texas A 57-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting and killing a man, then barricading herself in a truck for hours, authorities said.

Patricia Holt, 57, was taken into custody around 8:55 p.m. following a standoff with Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies in the 1500 block of Fulghum Road. She has been booked into the Dallas County Jail where she is facing a charge of murder. Her bond has been set at $1 million.

Dallas County Murder, Standoff

The backstory:

Deputies responded to a shooting call at 5:33 p.m. Upon arrival, they found 47-year-old Carl Joseph Donaldson dead at the scene. He died from his injuries approximately 30 minutes after being shot, according to the medical examiner’s posted time of death.

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