Paris Chief of Police Bob Hundley released more information regarding the fatal shooting in the 1900 block of Fairfax Street on Saturday morning that is being investigated by Texas Rangers.
“The shooting reported in the 1900 block of Fairfax Saturday morning resulted in one person seriously injured and the death of 26-year-old QuaDrea Quinton Dillard, of Paris,” said Chief Hundley.
It is alleged that Dillard had entered the residence and shot the female homeowner several times and shot at the male homeowner.
Hundley said Dillard and the male homeowner became involved in a fight over Dillard’s weapon.
The victim of the initial shooting was able to leave the residence and go next door for help.
“When the first Paris Police officer arrived on the scene, the male homeowner was attempting to restrain Dillard in a bedroom,” said Hundley. “When the officer attempted to take Dillard into custody, there was a struggle in which Dillard gained control of the officer’s weapon.”
As a second officer entered the residence, he tried to assist the first officer fighting for control of the weapon.
“During that struggle, Dillard fired the weapon fatally injuring himself.”
A small child who was in the home fled with another person when the shooting started.
“The investigation is continuing by the Texas Rangers,” said Hundley. “Both officers have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.”
