Royse City Police Investigating After Suspects Exchange Gunfire On I-30 While Driving
ROCKWALL, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Three people were arrested on Mar. 6 after a incident on I-30 in Royse City ended in two vehicles exchanging gunfire as they continued to drive.
Rockwall Police said that around 1:35 p.m., they responded to a report of a "rolling disturbance" between the three vehicles. Multiple 911 callers said that suspects in two of the vehicles were shooting at each other as they drove westbound on I-30.
A silver Hyundai SUV involved in the incident caused a crash on Ridge Road under the bridge after exiting the highway, and three suspects ran on foot as officers arrived. Two were quickly taken into custody, and the third was located nearby. The other vehicle involved in the shooting was stopped by a Rockwall County Deputy at Dalrock and I-30.
After the investigation was completed, three suspects were arrested and charged with various offenses.
The driver of the Dodge Challenger, Kordell Tezeno, was arrested and charged with Deadly Conduct, a Third-Degree Felony, for his actions of firing in the direction of other motorists.
The back seat passenger of the silver Kia SUV, Tommy Alvarado, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a First-Degree Felony, for firing at the occupants of the Dodge Challenger.
The driver of the silver Kia SUV, David Bullard, was arrested and charged with Accident Involving a Vehicle which is a Class B Misdemeanor, for his actions of fleeing from the scene of the accident in Rockwall.
The incident remains under investigation by the Royse City Police Department.