Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout

The Brief

  • A woman was hospitalized after being shot in the leg as an innocent bystander during a shootout at a Dallas apartment complex Tuesday night.
  • Investigators believe the violent confrontation erupted from a gang-related dispute between two separate groups at the complex.
  • One man has been detained for questioning, though the exact motive remains under investigation and the victim’s current condition has not been released.

DALLAS An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said.

Dallas apartment shootout

What we know:

Dallas police officers responded to a reported shooting at the Vista Park apartments in the 8200 block of Willoughby Boulevard at 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, responding officers found a woman who was shot in the leg.

Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedics treated her at the scene before taking her to a local hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition has not been released.

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