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Dallas police searching for teenage murder suspect accused of shooting mother of 4
By Allie Spillyards at NBC DFW
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Dallas police are searching for a 19-year-old, Jordan Hooker, who they say shot and killed a mother of four, Kayli Lopez, back in February. Two people were already arrested in May: 22-year-old Jaylon Hooker and 21-year-old Mycana Price. Records show Price is no longer in jail. NBC 5 spoke with the w
Key takeaway Two people were already arrested in May: 22-year-old Jaylon Hooker and 21-year-old Mycana Price.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The search for Jordan Hooker has significant implications for the safety of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Fort Worth. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth's residents often travel to and from Dallas, using roads like those where Kayli Lopez was tragically killed. The fact that 36 bullets were fired at her car on a public street raises concerns about the potential for similar violence to occur in other parts of the metroplex. With the Fort Worth Police Department working to prevent and respond to violent crime, the capture of Hooker could help to reduce the risk of such incidents in the future. The Lopez family's quest for justice also highlights the importance of community engagement and cooperation with law enforcement, a crucial aspect of maintaining public safety in cities like Fort Worth.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Dallas police are searching for a 19-year-old, Jordan Hooker, who they say shot and killed a mother of four, Kayli Lopez, back in February. Two people were already arrested in May: 22-year-old Jaylon Hooker and 21-year-old Mycana Price. Records show Price is no longer in jail. NBC 5 spoke with the w
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