The autograph signing of Jada Thomas, a Texas singer, took a violent turn when an attendee approached her not with a fan item, but with a firearm. On November 2, shortly after her performance at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Thomas was shot in the chest by a 26-year-old woman identified as Micah Williams, who witnesses described as acting “robotic” and “off” before the incident.
According to Dallas Police, the shooting occurred around 5:50 p.m. as Thomas was seated at a table signing autographs. Williams fled the scene but was soon located by authorities at a nearby hotel. Police apprehended her after they saw her sitting on her purse, which reportedly held the handgun used in the attack. Following her arrest, Williams claimed that her actions were fueled by a belief that Thomas had been harassing her over the past year.
Thomas was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is now in stable condition. Curtis King, director of the academy, expressed admiration for Thomas’ resilience and spirit, sharing that despite the traumatic event, her primary concern was whether the incident would impact her singing career. King commended her courage and reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing security measures at the academy.
In a public statement, King highlighted Thomas’ strength, saying, “She’s not someone who will walk in fear. She said today, ‘Is this gonna affect my singing?’ No, it’s not. She will still sing, and she will soar.” King further stated that while it is essential to remain aware of such dangers, fear will not define the institution or its performers.
Williams is currently held in Dallas County Jail on a $200,000 bond, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Dallas authorities have not disclosed any additional details about the alleged harassment but are continuing their investigation into the shooting.
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