Lewisville Police Shooting: Man Barricaded in Motel Fires at Officers

Overnight Police Shooting in Lewisville

• 🚨 An incident involving a police shooting occurred overnight at the Budget Suites motel near Highway 121 and Corporate Drive in Lewisville.
• 📞 The call initially came in around 3:00 a.m. for a suicide attempt.

Suspect Engages Police

• 🚶‍♂️ Upon arrival, Lewisville police officers encountered a man who emerged from an apartment and fired shots at the officers.
• 💥 Officers returned fire, but it is unknown if the suspect was struck.
• 🏃‍♂️ The man then retreated back into the apartment.

SWAT Response and Ongoing Investigation

• 🚓 Lewisville SWAT and LPD are on the scene and preparing to make entry into the apartment to apprehend the suspect.
• ⏳ The exact timing of the entry is currently unknown.

Impact on Local Schools

• 🚗 Lewisville PD has alerted nearby schools, including Durham Middle School and South Ridge Elementary School, about potential traffic delays in the area.
• 🚌 Some school buses experienced delays in reaching students due to the active scene.