Allen, TX (January 9, 2022, 10:00 AM): Allen Police took a 26-year-old man into custody after identifying him as the suspect in a homicide that took place in the 500 block of East Bethany Drive in Allen. 

At 8:24 pm Saturday, January 8, 2022, Allen Police Department received 9-1-1 calls with reports of gunshots in the 500 Block of East Bethany Dr.  Responding officers located a vehicle with a deceased 32-year-old male, in the driver seat.  The initial investigation revealed that a passing vehicle shot twice at the victim’s car striking it both times.  One bullet struck the driver and he died at the scene.  A passenger in the vehicle was not struck and was able to get out of the vehicle to call 9-1-1.  Through information gathered from witnesses, Officers were able to identify the suspect, and an arrest warrant was obtained. 

Allen resident, Ryan Thompson, DOB: 4/20/1995, was located in the 800 block of Lake Highlands Drive.  Thompson attempted to run from police but was arrested after a foot pursuit.  Thompson was arrested for the murder warrant ($100,000 Bond) and one count of evading officers on foot.  He is currently being held at the Collin County Detention Center.  Thompson and the victim knew each other, but a motive for the shooting has not been determined at this time.  The identity of the victim is not being released until proper notification to family can be made.  No other parties were injured during this incident. 

The Allen Police Department is conducting a thorough investigating of this incident.