Dallas Airport Shooter: Did He Survive?

On 25 July 2022, a woman, Portia Odufuwa, opened fire at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas. Odufuwa, who had a criminal history, was shot by the police and taken to the hospital. No one else was injured in the incident.

Portia Odufuwa, 37, was the Dallas airport shooter

On Monday, 25 July 2022, 37-year-old Portia Odufuwa was identified as the Dallas airport shooter. The incident occurred at Dallas Love Field Airport, located about six miles from downtown Dallas, Texas.

Odufuwa was dropped off near the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at around 11 am. She proceeded to the restroom, changed her clothes, and then returned to the ticketing area. She then pulled out a handgun and began firing shots, apparently aiming at the ceiling. An officer on the scene shot her in the lower extremity, and she was taken into custody and then to the hospital. No one else was injured in the incident.

Odufuwa has a history of criminal behaviour, including trespass, robbery, false reporting, and a 2019 arson case. In the arson case, she told police that she was "God's prophet" and that she had started the fire. She was deemed incompetent to stand trial and was expected to enter a mental health treatment program, which she reportedly did not complete. Despite her history and previous run-ins with the law, Odufuwa had been deemed not to be a threat to the public.

The shooting at Dallas Love Field Airport sparked chaos and panic among travellers, with people fleeing and seeking safety. The airport was placed on lockdown, and operations were suspended for several hours.

She was shot in the leg and taken to hospital

Portia Odufuwa, the 37-year-old woman who opened fire at Dallas Love Field Airport, was shot in the leg by police and taken to hospital.

Odufuwa was dropped off near the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at around 11 am. She went into a toilet, changed her clothes, and then came out and began firing a handgun. She was aiming at the ceiling and firing into the air, according to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.

An officer at the scene shot her in the leg, and she was taken into custody and then to Parkland Memorial Hospital. Her condition was unknown at the time. No one else was injured in the incident.

Odufuwa has a history of criminal behaviour, including trespass, robbery, false reporting, and arson. She had previously been declared unfit to stand trial and was ordered to undergo mental health treatment, which she reportedly did not complete. Despite her history, she was deemed not to be a threat to the public.

Odufuwa has a history of criminal behaviour and mental health issues

Portia Odufuwa, the 37-year-old suspect in the Dallas Airport shooting, has a history of criminal behaviour and mental health issues. Odufuwa was dropped off at the airport around 11 am and proceeded to a restroom, where she changed clothes and then returned to the ticketing area. She then drew a firearm and began shooting towards the ceiling, reportedly firing around 12 shots.

This incident was not an isolated event for Odufuwa, who has a history of criminal behaviour, including trespass, robbery, false reporting, and arson. In one notable case, she attempted to rob a Bank of America branch in Wylie, Texas, in 2019. During the robbery, she passed a note demanding cash to the bank tellers and then fled the scene. She was later apprehended by the police. In another incident, Odufuwa pulled a fire alarm at a hotel she was staying at because she was upset that they refused to extend her stay. When asked by the police for her address, she provided the address of rapper Chris Brown's mansion and falsely claimed to be his wife.

Odufuwa has also faced charges related to arson and false reporting. In 2019, she was found standing outside a house fire in Mesquite, Texas, by police officers. She told them that she was "God's prophet" and needed an attorney, and that she was responsible for the fire. The house was where she previously lived, and neighbours alleged that Odufuwa had tried to set it on fire multiple times. Despite her history of criminal behaviour, Odufuwa was deemed not to be a threat to the public.

In addition to her criminal behaviour, Odufuwa has also struggled with mental health issues. A judge determined that she was incompetent to stand trial and ordered her to undergo mental health treatment. However, it is believed that she did not complete the program. Her erratic behaviour and claims of being married to Chris Brown and being "God's prophet" further highlight her mental health struggles.

No one else was injured in the incident

On 25 July 2022, a woman was shot by police after opening fire at Dallas Love Field Airport. The suspect, 37-year-old Portia Odufuwa, arrived at the airport at around 11 am and proceeded to the restroom. She then changed her clothes and went to the ticketing area, where she pulled out a handgun and began firing shots, seemingly aiming at the ceiling. An officer at the scene shot her in the lower body, and she was taken into custody and to the hospital.

The swift response of law enforcement and airport staff likely played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia stated that an officer "engaged" the suspect, and she was shot in the "lower extremities." The Dallas Police Department tweeted that the terminal was secure about an hour after the incident began.

The investigation revealed that Odufuwa had a history of criminal behaviour, including trespass, robbery, false reporting, and an arson case in 2019 where she proclaimed herself as "God's prophet." Despite her history, she had been deemed unfit to stand trial and not a threat to the public.

The incident caused a brief suspension of operations at the airport, but activities resumed shortly after.

The airport was placed on lockdown and passengers were evacuated

Dallas Love Field Airport was placed on lockdown after reports of an active shooter emerged. The airport is located around six miles northwest of downtown Dallas and is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

The suspect, 37-year-old Portia Odufuwa, was dropped off near the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at around 11 am. She went into a toilet, changed her clothes, and then pulled out a handgun, firing several shots into the air and aiming at the ceiling. An officer at the scene shot her in the leg, and she was taken into custody and then to the hospital. No one else was injured in the incident.

Video footage from the scene shows travellers reacting to the shooting, with people running and yelling "shooter". TSA agents helped evacuate passengers from the airport, with some being evacuated onto the tarmac. Passengers were instructed to stay outside for their safety. One witness, Michael Loewinsohn, described the scene as he arrived at the airport:

> I saw a massive amount of people running up from the security checkpoint and people yelling 'shooter'. TSA employees rushed us out of a side door and just started sprinting away from the building.

Another witness, Johnny Mojica, described how he took cover near his seat at Gate 12 when he saw people running and shouting "run". He added that airport officials were making announcements to help people recover items lost in the commotion.

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