Singer Jada Arnell Thomas Shot After Performance

Jada Arnell Thomas, a 26-year-old singer, was shot in the chest by audience member Micah Williams after her performance at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas on November 2. Witnesses reported that Williams, who had watched the concert, pulled a handgun and fired at Thomas while she was signing autographs. Thomas was immediately taken to a hospital and is now in stable condition. Williams was arrested nearby, with police recovering a handgun from her purse, and she faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, although it is noted that the two women had a prior argument. In response to the incident, the academy plans to enhance security measures for future events.