{"id":20067,"date":"2026-01-07T06:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/07\/officials-identify-wife-killed-in-grand-prairie-murder-suicide-shooting\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T06:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:31:03","slug":"officials-identify-wife-killed-in-grand-prairie-murder-suicide-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/07\/officials-identify-wife-killed-in-grand-prairie-murder-suicide-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials identify wife killed in Grand Prairie murder-suicide shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Murder-Suicide Shooting in Grand Prairie<\/h1>\n

A 44-year-old has been identified as the woman killed in a murder-suicide shooting in Grand Prairie that police said also left her husband dead and the couple\u2019s son injured.<\/p>\n

Soukdavanh Thidavanh, 44, was found dead inside a home in the 1600 block of Avenue B around 1:50 a.m. Monday as officers investigated a family violence call, according to the Dallas County medical examiner\u2019s office and Grand Prairie police.<\/p>\n

Incident Timeline<\/h2>\n

Police said they first arrived in the neighborhood around 10 p.m. Sunday after a man reported that his father shot him in the face after he intervened in a fight between his parents. The son fled to a neighbor\u2019s home and called 911, police said.<\/p>\n

Officers were unable to get in contact with the suspect once they arrived at the home.<\/p>\n

Police Response<\/h3>\n

Knowing a woman was inside the home, police said officers forced open the front door and were met with gunfire from a rifle. As officers returned fire, police said the man fled further into the home.<\/p>\n

The man, who has yet to be identified, was later found dead inside the home\u2019s bathroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.<\/p>\n

Vicitms and Injuries<\/h4>\n

Thidavanh was found in a bedroom shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

The son was transported to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive, police said.<\/p>\n

An officer suffered minor injuries after they were struck by ricochet gunfire, police said. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment. No other officers were injured in the incident, police said.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h6>\n

The murder-suicide shooting in Grand Prairie is a tragic incident that has left a community in shock. The incident highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those affected by it.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h6>\n

Q: What happened in the murder-suicide shooting in Grand Prairie?<\/p>\n

A: A 44-year-old woman, Soukdavanh Thidavanh, was killed in a murder-suicide shooting that also left her husband dead and their son injured.<\/p>\n

Q: What led to the police response?<\/p>\n

A: The police responded to a family violence call after the son reported that his father shot him in the face after he intervened in a fight between his parents.<\/p>\n

Q: What was the outcome of the incident?<\/p>\n

A: The woman was found dead at the scene, the man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the son was transported to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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