A 26-year-old Dallas singer was shot while signing autographs after performing at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) on Saturday. Jada Arnell Thomas was meeting with fans when she was shot at close range by another woman who attempted to flee the scene.

The suspect, identified as Micah Williams, 26, was quickly apprehended by police in a nearby hotel lobby. A handgun was recovered during the arrest. Williams, who reportedly performed at TBAAL in a summer program about ten years ago, is being held on $200,000 bond for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

TBAAL founder Curtis King witnessed the shooting, describing the scene as "unreal" and "like everything was in slow motion." The incident occurred just minutes after Thomas had thanked King for providing a safe performance platform for young artists.

Thomas remains hospitalized but is reportedly making progress. The motive for the shooting and any potential connection between Thomas and Williams remain unknown.

In response to the incident, TBAAL announced plans to enhance security measures, including strengthening screening procedures and reducing entry points to prevent weapons from entering the venue.

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