Dallas Man, 66, Charged After Shooting Teenager; Victim in Critical Condition

Dallas, Texas — A 66-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges after allegedly opening fire on two juveniles, leaving one teenager hospitalized in critical condition, according to the Dallas Police Department.

The suspect is facing aggravated assault charges along with a count of unlawful possession of a firearm following the incident that occurred last night in southeastern Dallas. Police confirmed that the 66-year-old fired on two teenagers, striking a 14-year-old, who was subsequently transported to a hospital with critical injuries.

According to arrest documents, the suspect told police that he believed the kids were breaking into vacant, newly built homes. Following his arrest, authorities reported that the man asked officers, “Is that kid okay?”

During the investigation, officers located a 12-gauge shotgun and a pistol inside the suspect’s vehicle. Police later determined that the pistol had been reported as stolen. In addition to the assault charges, the 66-year-old faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.