One person was killed in a shooting on the Rapid Transit Train in the Dallas area on Sunday night, the second such incident in the Texas train system within a week.
The shooting happened near the Pearl/Arts District Station on Brian Street around 7 p.m. Reports indicated that Dart police were dispatched to the station following a call about an active shooter. Upon arrival, officers found an individual dead on the train from a gunshot wound.
While specific details are limited, it’s noted that the suspect is now in custody.
This latest violent incident follows another shooting just days earlier, in which a man lost his life on a Dart train last Monday. That shooting occurred at the Market Center Station on Harry Hines Boulevard around 10:15 p.m. A report indicated that a 53-year-old man named Daniel Tom Gormley was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a train car, and unfortunately, he was declared dead at the scene despite attempts to revive him.
Friends and family have set up a GoFundMe for Gormley, described as a Marine Corps veteran. The page expresses the anguish of his loved ones, stating, “He was a victim of pointless violence while on a train in Dallas, Texas, and was taken from us too early.” They are seeking community support to help cover funeral costs during this challenging time.
According to reports, before the shooting, the Dart Rail operator had asked the suspect to leave the train, after which the suspect reportedly fired three shots. The individual accused of the crime, Christopher Clemson Akins, was taken into custody promptly.
Dart Police Chief Charles Cato commented on the shootings, stating that such events are “very rare” and are treated with utmost seriousness. Cato reassured that they are committed to the safety of passengers, employees, and the surrounding community.
DART serves various transportation options in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, including light rail and bus routes.
