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.
According to investigators, a woman at a Family Dollar store reported that a man slapped her. A male bystander, who was walking his dog nearby, intervened to help her. During the ensuing altercation, the dog became agitated, prompting the suspect to pull out a handgun.
Police said the suspect threatened the man before firing at least one shot at the dog and fleeing the scene on foot.
Dig deeper:
Officers tracked the suspect to an apartment in the 5400 block of Bryan Street. When the man refused to come out, a SWAT team was called to the location. After a brief standoff, officers deployed tear gas into the unit.
The suspect and another occupant were detained without further incident. Police at the scene said the suspect is expected to be charged with aggravated assault.
What we don't know:
The condition of the dog remains unknown. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas police at the scene of the incident.