Report: Dallas Singer Jada Arnell Shot After Performance at TBALL
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According to WFAA, rising singer and songwriter Jada Arnell Thomas was reportedly shot after a successful performance and signing autographs Saturday, Nov. 2nd at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. She is reportedly in stable condition and on the road to recovery at this time.
Dallas police report stated the suspect fled the scene after shooting her from the crowd, but was later found by a witness who flagged down police en route to the location Thomas was shot. The individual was identified as Micah Williams, 26, and was found in a nearby hotel lobby. Williams allegedly attempted to sit on her purse when police noticed a handgun in it, according to the police affidavit.
In a interview, Williams admitted to shooting Thomas saying Thomas harassed her all of 2023. Williams has since been detained at Dallas County Jail and currently on a $200,000 bond.
Mr. Curtis King, the TBALL venue owner made a statement to WFAA expressing his hurt and anger toward the situation. Jada Arnell has had a long history performing at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters since 10 years young. Mr. King says he is already working on preventive measures like metal detectors and fewer points of entry in the venue.
At this time we are keeping our thoughts and prayers with Jada Arnell, a close friend of 97.9 The Beat.
This is an ongoing investigation and will be updated with more information as it is made available.
