Texas Singer Jada Thomas, 26, Shot Onstage in Front of Fans — What Happened at 5:50 p.m.?
The Texas singer was shot while signing autographs after a show with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Jada Arnell Thomas’s performance at an event in downtown Dallas took a tragic turn. Fans have since flooded social media with heartfelt messages to the 26-year-old.
Jada Arnell Thomas attends The Black Academy of Arts and Letters 5th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas in Dallas, Texas, on September 2, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
In a letter addressed to the Dallas Mayor and City Council, the Dallas Police Department reported that officers arrived at the scene around 5:50 p.m. on November 2, 2024. Upon arrival, they found Thomas suffering from a gunshot wound after an audience member had shot her.
Jada Arnell Thomas performs on stage during The Black Academy of Arts and Letters 5th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, in Dallas, Texas, on September 2, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
According to the police statement, Thomas was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Micah Williams, who was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
An arrest affidavit notes that police detained the suspect in a hotel lobby near 205 North Akard Street after a witness signaled them while they were en route to the shooting scene. As officers apprehended her, she attempted to sit on her purse, where they later found a handgun.
According to the affidavit, witnesses recalled interacting with her prior to the incident and described her demeanor as unusual and detached.
Now, online jail records show Williams is currently held in Dallas County Jail on a $200,000 bond. It remains unclear if she has entered a plea or has legal representation.
Police noted in their statement that the investigation is ongoing. Whether there was any prior connection between Thomas and Williams is still unknown.
A recuperating Thomas has shared a statement with her fans on her Instagram account, “God’s grace, mercy, and overwhelming love will NEVER cease to amaze me. Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, and came [sic] to see me. I love you all so much! The road to recovery will be extremely hard, but my faith in the Lord has never been stronger!”
Curtis King, founder and director of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), addressed the incident. He recounted the surreal moment when a shot rang out...
