Arlington Hair Salon Murder-Suicide: Man Shot During Haircut, Suspect Dies by Suicide

Deadly Incident at Arlington Salon

• 🎯 A murder-suicide occurred at the Spa Galleria on South Cooper Street in Arlington on Friday morning.
• ⚡ Police responded to reports of shots fired just after 10:00 a.m.

The Shooting and Victim

• 💡 A 37-year-old woman entered the salon and opened fire on a man she was dating as he was getting a haircut.
• 💔 The victim, identified as 37-year-old Todd Austin, was a long-time customer of the barber, Dax.
• 💬 Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and frightening, with many hearing gunshots and seeing police arrive.

Suspect's Actions and Aftermath

• ⚠️ After the shooting, the woman attempted to flee but retreated into the salon upon seeing officers.
• 💔 She then shot herself and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
• 🚗 Homicide detectives and crime scene units processed the scene, collecting evidence and towing vehicles, including the suspect's white Tesla and the victim's cyber truck.
• 😔 Employees and family members of the victim expressed shock and grief over the deadly salon gunfire.