Suspect arrested in SWAT standoff after slapping woman, firing at dog of bystander who intervened: police

The Brief

  • A man was accused of slapping a woman at a Family Dollar in Lower Greenville, prompting a male bystander and his dog to intervene.
  • During the ensuing confrontation, the suspect allegedly pulled a handgun, threatened the bystander, and fired at least one shot at the dog before fleeing.
  • After tracking the suspect to a Bryan Street apartment, a SWAT team deployed tear gas to end a brief standoff, resulting in the arrest of the suspect and another occupant.

DALLAS A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly assaulting a woman and firing a gun at a bystander’s dog outside a Lower Greenville retail store, police said.

What we know:

Dallas police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Greenville Avenue at approximately 7:45 p.m.

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