The Brief
- 39-year-old Gerald Riggins was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault after a shooting in a Denton apartment complex.
- Riggins allegedly shot two women, one of whom he’d previously dated, after a verbal argument. One victim was holding a child when she was shot.
- The suspect fled to Oklahoma City before being apprehended by Oklahoma City Police on Wednesday afternoon.
DENTON, Texas – A Denton man was arrested in Oklahoma City on Wednesday after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, police said.
Denton man shoots ex, flees to Oklahoma
What we know:
On Tuesday, May 12 at around 10 p.m., Denton Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2400 block of North Bell Avenue.
Officers were flagged down by two women who had sustained gunshot wounds. The victims said 39-year-old Gerald Riggins approached them in a parking lot.…