DALLAS, TX – A bustling Dallas restaurant became the scene of chaos and fear this afternoon when a woman was shot in broad daylight. The incident occurred at Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer in Victory Park, near downtown Dallas, shortly after noon. According to police reports, a man entered the restaurant and opened fire on a young woman, leaving her in critical condition.
Witnesses say the suspect, believed to be the victim’s boyfriend, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The police have not yet released the victim’s name, but employees at the restaurant identified her as one of their coworkers.
Joaquin Torres, a fellow employee, described the terrifying moment when he heard gunfire and rushed outside to find his colleague, Mia, lying on the ground. “I ran over, yelling for someone to call 911,” Torres recounted, visibly shaken by the events.
As Mia lay wounded, the commotion attracted the attention of nearby medical professionals who quickly arrived to offer assistance. “They were trying to cover her wounds,” Torres said, noting that there were multiple injuries.
Despite the swift response from bystanders, Mia was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Torres expressed gratitude to those who helped, saying, “I hugged them and thanked them for their efforts.”
The police are actively searching for the suspect, who remains at large. The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and investigators are working to piece together the events leading up to the attack.
The incident has left the restaurant’s employees and patrons in shock, grappling with the trauma of witnessing such violence. Many are now calling for justice and hoping for Mia’s recovery.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. The community remains on edge as the investigation continues.