One Dead Following Shooting Near Fast Food Restaurant in Waco, Police Confirm
WACO, Texas – One person has died following a shooting incident near a fast food restaurant in Waco on Thursday evening, according to local authorities. The Waco Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a call regarding the shooting at approximately 7:17 p.m.
Police Spokeswoman Cierra Shipley told KWTX News that the incident occurred in the vicinity of East Waco Drive, specifically near Church’s Chicken and the Dew Drop Inn. The area was swiftly cordoned off by law enforcement as an active crime scene investigation got underway.
Details remain limited as of now, but Shipley confirmed that one individual has been pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has not been released, and it is currently unclear whether the person died at the scene or was transported elsewhere before succumbing to their injuries.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities have not released any information regarding a suspect or potential motive behind the incident. Officers and detectives are continuing to process the scene and gather evidence, including surveillance footage from nearby businesses and statements from any witnesses.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, as the location—near a cluster of restaurants and community spaces—is typically busy during evening hours. Witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots, but those accounts have not yet been officially confirmed by police.
“This is a developing investigation,” Shipley emphasized. “We’re asking anyone who may have seen or heard something to please come forward and contact the Waco Police Department.”
The department has not stated whether there is any ongoing threat to public safety, but investigators remain on scene and are urging the public to avoid the area while they continue their work.
Local officials and community leaders have expressed condolences to the victim’s family and called for calm as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are expected to release further details as they become available. In the meantime, the Waco Police Department encourages anyone with information related to the shooting to contact their tip line.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information emerges.