On August 2, 2023, Lewisville Police Officers responded swiftly to a distressing call, racing to a hotel situated in the 1900 block of Lakepointe Drive. The call reported a shooting that had just taken place, plunging the vicinity into chaos and prompting a rapid police intervention.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. The injured individual was swiftly attended to by emergency medical personnel and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. As of the latest update, the victim is reported to be in stable condition, bringing a glimmer of hope to this otherwise harrowing incident.
With a sense of urgency and dedication, the officers immediately embarked on a thorough investigation, piecing together the events that had unfolded. Swift and diligent work by the law enforcement officers led them to a potential suspect. Acting upon the leads, a team of officers descended upon the last known residence of the suspect, preparing for a crucial confrontation.
However, in a surprising turn of events, the suspect himself reached out to the authorities. Just moments before the law enforcement team was set to apprehend him, the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Billy Ward of Lewisville, dialed 911 and confessed to his involvement in the shooting. This unexpected call facilitated a swift resolution to the case, as patrol officers and detectives from the Special Operations Division promptly took the suspect into custody.
Ward now faces serious charges, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1.
