Lewisville pawn shop shooting: Family mourns death of owner

LEWISVILLE, Texas — A household is in mourning after a beloved pawn shop owner was fatally shot at his Lewisville retailer throughout a theft on Tuesday.

A search is underway for 3 suspects now wished for homicide.

Police mentioned the incident occurred round 9:30 a.m. on the Lewisville Pawn Shop at 962 S. Mill Street.

According to police, three suspects jumped out of a Ford Escape SUV, rushed into the shop and confronted the owner. Family members recognized the owner as Daniel White, 54.

White was shot by one of the suspects, based on police. The three suspects fled the world within the SUV. They are wished for capital homicide as a result of the capturing occurred throughout a theft, police mentioned.

White’s household is begging the general public for assist. 

“This was a senseless heart crushing crime. We want to ask the community, if you know or have any information, please come forward,” mentioned Misha Gonzales, the sufferer’s sister-in-law.

White has been working on the pawn shop since he was 16 years outdated.

“His wife is left to pick up the pieces,” mentioned Gonzales.

Joe Gonzales, Daniel’s father-in-law, is left heartbroken. He defined to WFAA how White was gunned down.

“[White] was in the process of putting out the guns, and that’s when three individuals came in and confronted him,” mentioned Joe Gonzales.

“They just shot him. Cold-blooded. He stood his ground, and they didn’t take nothing,” the father-in-law mentioned.

Witnesses near the investigation mentioned they noticed the three suspects again into the primary spot of the shop. They had been driving a pink or maroon Ford Escape, 2008-2012 mannequin. Police are working with the ATF and Homeland Security for any leads.

While the investigation continues, Joe Gonzales mentioned his daughter is left crushed.

“They were inseparable. Where one went, the other one went,” mentioned Joe Gonzales.

But on Tuesday, she wasn’t at work to assist him. Now, the household is left with recollections. 

“You took a life for nothing. He was more than a son-in-law. He was like my son,” Joe Gonzales mentioned, concerning the suspects.

Anyone with information concerning the suspects is requested to name the Lewisville Police Department’s tip line at 972-219-8477. Tipsters also can stay nameless and textual content information by texting “TipLPD” to 847411. Denton County Crime Stoppers also can settle for suggestions via their website and their P3 Tips cellphone app.

The household arrange an online fundraising campaign to assist pay for funeral bills.