ALLEN, Texas — Updated Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 with the names of the people involved in the shooting.
One person is dead, and another is in the hospital following a disturbance and officer-involved shooting near a Wendy’s in Allen, police say.
Just before 2:30 p.m. Monday, Allen police officers responded to a disturbance call in the parking lot of a Wendy’s, located at 601 W. McDermott Drive. Police said en route to the location, the call changed to a “weapons call.”
Police Tuesday identified the people in the shooting as Gloria Marie Strong, 27, and Michael Anthony Cooper, 24.
When officers arrived on scene, they were unable to locate a disturbance but witnessed Strong holding a rifle at her side in the parking lot and immediately heard several gunshots, according to officials.
Officers said they rushed toward Strong as she began to flee with the rifle in hand, resulting in an officer firing at least one shot at her, officials said.
Officers said when they got to the parking lot, they found Cooper between two cars suffering from gunshot wounds with Strong collapsed several feet away.
Officials said officers administered first aid to both of them, and they were transported to the hospital. Police said Strong died from her injuries and the man was rushed into surgery. As of Tuesday afternoon, Cooper is in the ICU after surgery.
Police Tuesday said Strong and Cooper were acquaintances who were both armed and got into a "heated argument." Police said the reason for the argument has not been determined yet.
“Our deepest condolences are with the victim's family and friends as they deal with their loss,” the Allen Police Department said Monday in a statement.
The department has asked the Texas Rangers to assist in the investigation, due to an officer firing a weapon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Allen Police Department at 214-509-4200.