FRISCO, TEXAS – Frisco police announced the arrest of two individuals on charges of capital murder in connection with a tragic shooting incident outside a local Walmart that resulted in the death of one individual and left another injured.
Last year, an Army veteran named Zachary Lowe was leaving his job at the Walmart on Preston Road and Hickory Street when he was approached by an assailant. The perpetrator initially asked for a cigarette before pulling out a gun and demanding money from Lowe. Despite complying and handing over his wallet, Lowe was shot twice in the back, leaving him injured. Additionally, Dung Doan, a 62-year-old father of two who had recently immigrated to North Texas from Vietnam, was shot multiple times while walking home from the store. Tragically, Doan succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Following an investigation aided by information from the public, Frisco police were able to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting. The two suspects were identified as 42-year-old Jhirrell Harris and 37-year-old Stephanie Gayden, both hailing from Monroe, Louisiana. Harris, who was already incarcerated in Ouachita County Jail in Monroe on an unrelated charge, will be extradited to Collin County to face charges of capital murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault. Gayden, on the other hand, was arrested and is currently being held in the Collin County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Frisco Police Department Assistant Chief Darren Stevens commended the hard work and dedication of the detectives in solving the case, attributing part of the success to public cooperation. An anonymous tip received earlier in the year through Tip411 significantly aided in expediting the identification and arrest of both suspects. Stevens emphasized the importance of community involvement in ensuring public safety and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of citizen participation in law enforcement efforts.
As the legal proceedings unfold, questions remain regarding legal representation for Harris and Gayden. In Texas, capital murder convictions carry severe penalties, including the possibility of life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty. The community awaits further developments in the case as justice is sought for the victims and their families.