A woman is shot by a customer at her job
Jene Ashleigh Stone, 21, was tragically killed on March 8, 2007, in Fort Worth, Texas. She worked as a dancer at the T&A Cabaret club, where the incident occurred. The crime was the result of a confrontation with a customer identified as 26-year-old Dante Empie. The altercation lasted over an hour before Empie pulled out a gun and fatally shot Ashleigh. After shooting her, Empie then took his own life. This marked the second shooting at the establishment within the same month, adding to the sense of tragedy surrounding the event.
Ashleigh’s death was deeply felt by her family and friends, who remembered her as a vibrant and cherished individual. Described as a loving and kind person, Ashleigh's passing left a significant void in the lives of those who knew her. The circumstances of her death highlighted ongoing safety concerns at the club, and it became part of broader discussions about violence in similar venues in the area.
