Dallas Shooting Follows Dispute Over Courtesy

13.Oct

Dallas Shooting Follows Dispute Over Courtesy

A simple act of courtesy turned deadly in Dallas when a 22-year-old woman allegedly shot and killed a 41-year-old mother for not saying “thank you.”

Story Highlights

Cecilia Simpson, 41, was fatally shot by Keona Zachyua Hampton, 22.
The shooting occurred after a verbal dispute escalated, reportedly over Hampton not thanking Simpson for holding a door.
The incident began at a Five Below store and concluded with the shooting outside a PetSmart, both in Dallas’s Wheatland Towne Crossing shopping center.
The events transpired on October 7, 2025.
Hampton has been arrested and charged with murder, claiming self-defense.

Incident Overview

On October 7, 2025, Cecilia Simpson, 41, was shot and killed in Dallas following an altercation that reportedly originated from a dispute over a perceived lack of courtesy. The incident began at approximately 1 p.m. at a Five Below store in the Wheatland Towne Crossing shopping center, where Simpson held a door open for Keona Zachyua Hampton, 22. A verbal disagreement ensued when Hampton did not acknowledge the gesture.

A 41-year-old woman was shot to death Tuesday outside a Dallas shopping center after an argument over the words “thank you,” police said. Officers responded around 1:00 p.m. to the 2500 block of West Wheatland Road, where they found a woman with multiple… https://t.co/1H4tLyUj2I pic.twitter.com/mqzWt14kxs

— The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) October 11, 2025

Simpson and her daughter subsequently drove to a nearby PetSmart. Hampton reportedly followed them, and the argument resumed inside the pet store, leading employees to ask all parties to leave the premises.

Escalation and Fatal Outcome

Outside the PetSmart, the confrontation escalated. Surveillance and cellphone video captured Hampton throwing a drink bottle at Simpson’s vehicle. Simpson then approached Hampton, and a physical altercation began. During this fight, Hampton reportedly drew a handgun and fired three shots, striking Simpson multiple times.

Hampton fled the scene. Simpson was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Dallas Police arrested Hampton later that evening. She has been charged with murder and is currently held in Dallas County Jail without bond. Hampton has claimed self-defense.

Public and Legal Implications

This event has prompted discussions regarding conflict resolution, public safety in retail environments, and the application of self-defense laws. Retailers may review existing security protocols and staff training for de-escalation techniques. The case also brings attention to Texas self-defense statutes, which protect legitimate claims but require scrutiny when an individual instigates a confrontation. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is tasked with evaluating the circumstances, particularly Hampton’s actions of following Simpson and initiating physical aggression, in relation to her self-defense claim.

As of October 10, 2025, Hampton remains in custody awaiting trial. The Dallas Police Department continues its investigation and is seeking additional witnesses.

Watch the report: Woman killed after argument over not saying ‘thank you’