ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington community is mourning the tragic loss of Bre’Asia Simone, a woman from Cedar Hill, Texas, after a deadly shooting on westbound I-20 near Bowman Springs Road left her dead and an adult male injured on Wednesday evening. The incident, which occurred around 7:40 p.m., has left friends, family, and neighbors grappling with the heartbreak of this senseless violence.
According to the Arlington Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call at a gas station in the 4900 block of Little Road, where a man reported he had been shot. Upon arrival, police discovered the adult male with apparent gunshot wounds inside his vehicle and found Bre’Asia Simone unresponsive. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, she was pronounced dead. Preliminary reports suggest that Bre’Asia may have been pregnant at the time, intensifying the sorrow surrounding her passing.
Two children were also in the vehicle during the shooting and were transported to Medical City Arlington as a precaution. The adult male driver sustained injuries but is expected to survive. Authorities noted that a second vehicle in the area was also struck by gunfire, though its occupants were unharmed.
Investigators believe Bre’Asia Simone and the others were traveling westbound on I-20 when their vehicle came under fire. After the attack, the driver managed to reach a nearby gas station to call for help. Police have not made any arrests yet, and the investigation remains active as detectives work to identify those responsible and determine the full circumstances of the shooting.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will officially release Bre’Asia Simone’s identity once her family has been notified. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Allison Allen at (817) 575-8613 or Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County anonymously at (817) 469-8477.
Friends and neighbors described Bre’Asia Simone as a kind, vibrant, and caring individual whose life ended far too soon. Her death serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the consequences of gun violence and its lasting impact on families and communities. As Arlington mourns, the community is rallying around her family, offering prayers, support, and comfort during this profoundly difficult time.