The suspect was released from prison on Oct. 20, 2021 for an aggravated robbery.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said in a statement to BuzzFeed News that the suspect was released from prison Oct. 20, 2021, for aggravated robbery, was on parole, and had an active ankle monitor. He was granted permission to be at the hospital to be with his significant other during delivery. The agency did not say if it was for the birth of the suspect's child.
Law enforcement officials did not provide a motive for the shooting. The state Office of the Inspector General is working with the Dallas Police Department to investigate, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. "The Methodist Health System Family is heartbroken at the loss of two of our beloved team members," a statement from Methodist Dallas Medical Center reads."Our entire organization is grieving this unimaginable tragedy. During this devastating time, we want to ensure our patients, physicians, employees, and community that Methodist Dallas Medical Center is safe, and there is no ongoing threat.