Dallas, February 4, 2026
A tragic incident in Dallas’ Red Bird area resulted in the death of 28-year-old Tabatha Jones, allegedly shot by her mother, 49-year-old Shanika Battle, during a dispute over alcohol. Police responded to a 911 call from Jones, but she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Shanika Battle has been charged with murder after investigators found a pistol linked to the shooting at the scene. The case is still under investigation as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Dallas
Mother Arrested for Allegedly Shooting and Killing Daughter Over Alcohol Dispute
A tragic incident unfolded in Dallas’ Red Bird area on Monday, February 2, 2026, when a 49-year-old woman, Shanika Battle, allegedly shot and killed her 28-year-old daughter, Tabatha Jones, following a dispute over alcohol. The altercation escalated into a fatal confrontation inside their residence on Green Cove Lane.
According to Dallas police, officers responded to a 911 call from Jones around 3:56 p.m., reporting that her mother had shot her in the side. Upon arrival, authorities found Jones in a bedroom with a gunshot wound. She was transported to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after 5 p.m.
Battle was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. A search of the home led to the discovery of a .380-caliber pistol in the living room near Battle’s purse, along with a bullet casing matching the gun’s caliber found in the hallway outside Jones’ room.
In an interview with investigators, Battle stated that Jones was upset over alcohol that Battle had taken from her. She claimed the argument became physical, and she retrieved the gun from her purse to “scare” Jones but denied firing it. Battle confirmed that she and Jones were the only individuals present in the home at the time of the incident.
The case remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic event.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | February 2, 2026 |
| Location | Green Cove Lane, Dallas’ Red Bird area |
| Victim | Tabatha Jones, 28 |
| Suspect | Shanika Battle, 49 |
| Charge | Murder |
| Weapon | .380-caliber pistol |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing |
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