Carrollton, Texas, police said the shooting was "not a random act of gunfire"
Credit: Carrollton Police
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- Two people were killed in a shooting that police say took place during a business meeting in Carrollton, Texas, on May 5
- Three others were injured and are in stable condition, police said
- The incident was “not a random act of gunfire,” and a suspect is now in custody, according to authorities
Two people are dead and three have been injured after a shooting during a business meeting at a shopping center in Texas on Tuesday, May 5.
Police in Carrollton, Texas, responded to reports of a shooting just before 10 a.m. local time at the K Towne Plaza on Highway 121, Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said in a press conference. The suspect was identified as Seung Han Ho, 69, Arredondo said.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found multiple people with gunshot wounds, Arredondo said.
Police found four victims at the shopping center, one was a confirmed deceased male, police said in a press release. One female and two males were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition, police said.
During the investigation, police responded to a reported second shooting at a nearby apartment about an hour later. One deceased male was found inside the apartment. During their investigation, police discovered the second shooting was done by the same suspect.
The victims were meeting with the suspect for a “business purpose,” Arredondo said, adding that this was “not a random act of gunfire.” No other details on the meeting were provided.
"It was a known business relationship. We are still working through trying to identify his causes," Arredondo said.
Ho later confessed to shooting all five victims, police said in a press release. The suspect allegedly told police he "was angry at the victims due to financial disagreements related to their business dealings," police said.
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Ho was arrested at H-Mart, located a few miles away from the scene of the shooting, Fox4 reported.
"Our undercover officers using our police technology were able to find the suspect's vehicle and determine the current location,” Arredondo explained. “Upon their arrival, they identified him. A short foot pursuit took place, and he was taken into custody without incident.”
Officers asked the public to avoid the area during the investigation. The Texas Department of Public Safety told WFAA it was on scene to assist in the investigation. The FBI and other federal agencies also responded to the scene.
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At this time, charges for Ho have not been revealed.
The shooting took place in Carrollton, a suburb of Dallas with a population of about 130,000. The K Towne Shopping Center is located in the city's Koreatown, known for its restaurants and retail stores.
"Conflicts happen no matter what community you live in. It's unfortunate when it does happen,” John Jun of the Korean Americans Coalition DFW Chapter told Fox4. “We're mourning that this happened. It's unexpected. I think we all need to realize it could happen in any community and at the same time, we all need to work to resolve things in a better way rather than just turning to violence.”
PEOPLE reached out to the Texas DPS and Carrollton Police Department for additional information.
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