Officer-Involved Shooting in Frisco Leaves One Man Dead
A man died after being shot by Frisco police as officers attempted to serve a warrant, the man’s family said Saturday. Family members told The Dallas Morning News that as of Saturday, police have shared little information with them about the circumstances that led to the shooting death of Gregory Dylan Sheppard, 43.
Investigation and Lack of Transparency
When reached by The News Saturday via email, Frisco police deferred comments to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The department’s Rangers division is investigating the shooting. Texas DPS also declined comment. Frisco police on Monday issued a news release in which the department said Sheppard was shot and killed after pointing a weapon at officers.
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Details of the Shooting
Frisco police said the shooting occurred at about 6 p.m. Thursday in the 5400 block of Travis Drive inside a gated community. Police said officers were attempting to serve felony warrants on both Sheppard and his partner when the shooting occurred. Police said Sheppard pointed a weapon at an officer, who then drew his weapon and fatally shot Sheppard.
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Family’s Reaction and Concerns
Adam Gain, Sheppard’s stepbrother, said Sheppard’s dad was awakened in the middle of the night by a state trooper, who informed him Sheppard had been shot by police. Gain said investigators have told the family police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Sheppard’s partner, who lived with him at his home, at the time of the shooting. The warrant stemmed from an October 2024 incident, Gain said.
Police told the family that Sheppard was holding a gun at the time of the shooting and that preliminary investigations indicate the shooting was “justified,” Gain said. Police have not provided the family with body camera footage or an account of what led to the shooting, Gain said.
Family’s Description of Sheppard
“We understand they were here to serve a warrant,” Gain said. “It’s not clear how we got from there to Dylan getting shot and killed.” Sheppard went by his middle name, Dylan. Gain said it was not in his stepbrother’s nature to pull a gun on police. One of Sheppard’s best friends is a police officer, and while Sheppard owned a gun, he was a responsible gun owner and possessed a license to carry it, Gain said.
“There is no possible world I can imagine where Dylan would have ever drawn a weapon or made a threatening gesture towards a police officer,” Gain said. “It’s just not his style. He is very respectful of authority.”
April Gain, Sheppard’s stepsibling, told The News that Sheppard was an upstanding member of his community. “He has no criminal history, and there is nothing in the 30 years that I’ve known him that suggests that he would behave inappropriately,” April Gain said. “So we don’t understand what could have happened, and it just doesn’t line up with what we know about him.”
Call for Transparency and Answers
“There’s no transparency at this point,” April Gain said. Adam Gain described his stepbrother as dorky and quick to smile. He said Sheppard was an avid golfer and outdoorsman who had a master’s degree in geology. “Someone needs to explain to us what happened,” Adam Gain said. “And I think the biggest source of frustration right now is we have so many more questions and inconsistencies than we do answers.”
Conclusion
The shooting of Gregory Dylan Sheppard by Frisco police has raised more questions than answers. The family is seeking transparency and answers about the circumstances that led to Sheppard’s death. As the investigation continues, it is essential to provide the family with the information they need to understand what happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to Gregory Dylan Sheppard?
A: Gregory Dylan Sheppard was shot and killed by Frisco police as they attempted to serve a warrant.
Q: What was the warrant for?
A: The warrant was for Sheppard’s partner, who lived with him at his home, stemming from an October 2024 incident.
Q: Did Sheppard have a criminal history?
A: No, according to his family, Sheppard had no criminal history.
Q: Is the family seeking transparency and answers?
A: Yes, the family is seeking transparency and answers about the circumstances that led to Sheppard’s death.
