Disabled woman murdered after masked men open fire on Dallas apartment

Dallas police are looking for a group of masked men who unloaded a barrage of bullets into a disabled woman's home, killing her.

Evidence shows dozens of bullets were fired inside the victim's home.

Family members say the victim was a disabled woman who lived alone. She was on the phone with her sister when the fatal gunfire began.

Her family believes the shooters meant to target a different apartment.

What we know:

The shooting happened on Wednesday just after 9 p.m. in West Dallas at the Kingbridge Crossing apartments, Dallas Housing Authority property.

When officers arrived, they found a woman — who was identified by family members as Alice Fisher — shot dead inside her home. 

Police have not announced any arrests or possible suspects in the deadly shooting.

What they're saying:

Velma Fisher is Alice’s niece. She says her family is unsure who kicked in her front door and fired dozens of shots into her apartment.

"She was disabled. She just came home from the hospital yesterday," she said. "Wasn’t even in her house comfortable, not what, 4-5 hours?"

Alice lived alone. Family members say she was heavy-set, disabled and couldn’t move. It appears she was resting in her reclining chair when she was ambushed. 

"My mother actually was on the phone with her, and she screamed," said Koquice Fisher, another one of Alice’s nieces.

Alice’s family says she was shot nine times. Every room in her apartment — from the bathroom to the two bedrooms — was sprayed with gunfire. 

FOX 4 saw dozens of evidence markers.

"Thinking you’re safe in your home and something like this happens. Like, stop the senseless violence and killings for no reason," pleaded Koquice. "You took an innocent victim who was looking forward to her grandson. It’s sad."

Surveillance video shows the Dallas Police Department’s crime scene. 

Additional footage we’ve seen — but do not have permission to broadcast — shows several masked individuals with guns walking up to Alice’s apartment before gunshots are heard. 

Neighbor Latoya Caldwell says she heard the shots and saw young men running away.

"I saw them running back to the car. Then I saw all of them get in the car," she recalled. "I couldn’t see their faces because they had ski masks on."

Neighbors like Yulette McCuin and Roy Lee White went to check on Alice after they heard the gunfire.

"Me, him and my neighbor, my neighbor’s son, we all went down there to Ms. Alice’s house. Her door was standing wide open, and all you’d seen was like a whole bunch of bullet casings on the inside of her doorway on the inside of her house. Over 50 to 60 shots" recalled McCuin. "She was a sweet person, and I pray to God, and I hope to God that they catch whoever it is that killed her."

Wrong apartment targeted?

Dallas police have not said what a motive might be, but Alice’s family believes the shooting was intended for someone else.

"Wrong apartment. That’s what we’ve been hearing," said Velma.

"Looking for someone else," said Koquice. "It was like the wrong door. She didn’t deserve it."

While Alice’s loved ones hope for arrests, they want people to realize what she meant to their family.

"Her being a loving, caring aunt, sister, mother and a friend," said Velma.

"No enemies," said Koquice. She was a good woman and a loving and kind neighbor."

What's next:

There are cameras throughout the apartment complex and one right by Alice’s apartment. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact Dallas Police Det. Joshua Conklin at 214-671-3584 or at joshua.conklin@dallaspolice.gov.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Dallas Police Department and interviews with neighbors and family members of the victim.

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