Performer Shot While Signing Autographs at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas

An investigation is underway after a singer was shot while performing onstage at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Saturday evening.

Dallas police received reports of a shooting around 5:53 p.m. on the 1300 block of Canton Street. Upon arrival officers discovered that Jada Thomas had just completed her performance and was signing autographs when she was shot.

She was transported to a hospital and is currently in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene but was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement. It has been reported that the suspect has mental health issues and previously alleged that Thomas was harassing them.

The police are currently investigating the shooting incident.