Introduction to the Incident
A 40-year-old woman, Denise Endia Middleton, was found dead inside a Lewisville apartment following an hours-long standoff between officers and a 32-year-old man, Ilan Javun Carroll. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, and Middleton was pronounced dead at 8:03 a.m. in the 2100 block of South State Highway 121, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office.
Details of the Incident
Middleton died from multiple gunshot wounds and was found inside an apartment, according to officials. The standoff began when officers were dispatched to the Budget Suites of America shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday. Officers were initially called to the location as Carroll threatened to kill himself and people around him, according to Tre Mathis, a Lewisville police spokesman.
The Standoff
As officers arrived at the residence, Mathis said Carroll fired at officers with a handgun. Officers did not have enough time to respond before Carroll retreated back into the building, he said. The suspect reappeared moments later and fired again, striking an armored vehicle. Officers then returned fire. About 8 a.m., SWAT officers were able to get Carroll to surrender. He was taken to a hospital with gunshot injuries, but it was not immediately clear whether the wounds were self-inflicted or from the officers’ gunfire, according to Mathis.
Investigation and Aftermath
After entering the building, investigators found Middleton dead inside, according to Mathis. As of Monday morning, Carroll remains at the hospital, according to Mathis. It was not immediately clear whether Carroll and Middleton knew one another, or what charges Carroll could face. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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Conclusion
The incident in Lewisville resulted in the death of 40-year-old Denise Endia Middleton and the hospitalization of 32-year-old Ilan Javun Carroll. The standoff between officers and Carroll lasted for several hours, and the investigation is ongoing. As more information becomes available, it will be released to the public.
FAQs
Q: Who was the woman found dead in the Lewisville apartment?
A: The woman found dead was 40-year-old Denise Endia Middleton.
Q: What was the cause of Middleton’s death?
A: Middleton died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Q: Who was the man involved in the standoff with officers?
A: The man involved in the standoff was 32-year-old Ilan Javun Carroll.
Q: What happened to Carroll after he surrendered?
A: Carroll was taken to a hospital with gunshot injuries.
Q: Is it known whether Carroll and Middleton knew each other?
A: It is not immediately clear whether Carroll and Middleton knew each other.
Q: What charges could Carroll face?
A: It is not immediately clear what charges Carroll could face, as the investigation is ongoing.
