James Babers, a 37-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on February 20, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at a convenience store located in the 11700 block of Ferguson Road. According to reports, officers were called to the scene around 2:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found three individuals who had been shot. Babers was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital. The other two victims were transported to local hospitals, with one in critical condition and the other in stable condition.
The shooting took place when a man approached the group standing in front of the convenience store and opened fire. The suspect, described as possibly Hispanic, fled the scene in a black vehicle. The make and model of the car remain unknown. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunman pulled into the parking lot and began shooting at multiple people outside the store.
The Dallas Police Department has been investigating the case, but no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large.
In the aftermath of the shooting, questions have been raised about the level of security at the shopping center where the incident occurred. The Murray Law Firm, representing the Babers family, has suggested that inadequate security measures may have contributed to the tragedy. They are exploring the possibility of pursuing legal claims against the property owner for failing to provide adequate protection to those on the premises. The investigation is ongoing, and the Babers family continues to seek justice for their loved one.
