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Dallas shooting: Man killed in elevator of Mockingbird Lane high-rise, police say

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Published  May 12, 2026 5:59am CDT
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Mockingbird Lane shooting (Terry Van Sickle)

The Brief

    • Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night at the Providence at Mockingbird apartments.
    • Officers found a man with gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of West Mockingbird Lane, and he later died at a nearby hospital.
    • Investigators believe the victim was shot inside a building elevator and are currently reviewing surveillance footage to identify a suspect and a motive.

DALLAS - Dallas police are investigating after a man was fatally shot inside a high-rise elevator Monday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to a shooting call at the Providence at Mockingbird apartments, located in the 1800 block of West Mockingbird Lane, at approximately 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Dig deeper:

Preliminary findings suggest the victim was shot while inside the building's elevator. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify a suspect and determine a motive for the killing.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim has not yet been released. It remains unclear if police have a suspect in custody or if any arrests have been made at this time.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 4 for updates as more information becomes available.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas police officers at the scene of the shooting. 

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