On May 31, 2023, at approximately 2:51 p.m., Arlington police responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 3000 block of Amberway Drive. Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Maysaa Zaaroor unresponsive in a bedroom, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They immediately carried her outside and administered life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. Zaaroor was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The suspect, 46-year-old Ayad Abu Aboud, was present at the scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident. Witnesses reported hearing an argument between Aboud and Zaaroor just before the shooting. The couple had been in a long-term relationship and lived together with their four children, who were home at the time of the incident but were unharmed. The children were placed in the care of a trusted family friend.
Aboud was booked into the Arlington City Jail on one count of murder. He is being held in the Tarrant County Jail with bond set at $250,000. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
This tragic event highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence, leaving four children without their mother and facing the legal consequences of their father's actions. Community resources and support systems are essential in preventing such tragedies and providing assistance to affected families.
