Suspects in DeSoto sports bar shooting injured after security officer returns fire

Suspects in DeSoto sports bar shooting injured

Two suspects were injured in a shooting at a DeSoto sports bar early Thursday morning after allegedly firing shots at security guards.

DeSOTO, Texas - Two suspects were injured in a DeSoto sports bar shooting early Thursday morning, according to police.

Shooting at Greedy's in DeSoto

What we know:

According to DeSoto officials, around 3 a.m., security officers working at Greedy's on W. Belt Line Road escorted a man out of the bar to a vehicle waiting outside. Once at the vehicle, a second person who was in the vehicle pulled a gun. 

Police say both men are believed to have fired shots at the security officers. One of the security officers returned fire, wounding both men.

Both were taken to the hospital, and one is listed in critical condition. Late Thursday evening, Desoto police identified the two male suspects as 35-year-old Brandon Ray Coulter of Arlington and 36-year-old Anthony Drew Moreno of Fort Worth.

Police officials say no civilians or security guards were injured in the shooting.

Investigators say all involved have been identified.

Local perspective:

Neighboring businesses were shocked to learn what happened overnight.

Some had damage to the outside, but Greedy's was back open in the evening with the shootout covering the parking lot just this morning.

Meanwhile, next door, a boutique was boarded up.

These pictures were forwarded over to FOX 4 when the owner came into work, showing where a stray bullet shattered the glass.

DeSoto Mayor Pro Tem on shooting

What they're saying:

Desoto Mayor Pro Tem posted on social media that she's ready to take action from a city level.

What's next:

The two men are facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm.

Public records show the two suspects have a criminal history. Coulter has been arrested before on disorderly conduct charges. Moreno has been arrested before on assault family violence charges. 

What started the altercation is still unclear.

It is also unclear just why there were still patrons at the sports bar at 3 A.M.