Finn's Take· TL;DRAlice Fisher was shot nine times in her West Dallas apartment back in January when Dallas police say a trio of masked men seemingly went to the wrong apartment and mercilessly murdered a woman. The 57-year-old victim was described by investigators as "an older lady that really didn't have anything" who "wasn't involved in anything out here" and "had some medical problems."
In recent months, Fisher's health was deteriorating after two surgeries and constant pain, though she could still walk, she mostly used a wheelchair. Family members say they're unsure who kicked in her front door and fired '50 to 60 shots' into her home, believing the masked men likely targeted the wrong apartment.
Family members described Alice as a loving woman who didn't deserve such violence—someone who was kind, with a quiet demeanor, who loved laughter. Last year, Fisher was re-baptized in a small ceremony and told her family she was giving her life entirely to Christ.
Despite an extensive coverage and public outreach campaign including the city's Trackdown series, Detective Joshua Conklin with the Dallas Police Department's homicide unit indicated that the trail has gone cold. FOX 4 covered the case extensively, but police still have no leads, which is why it's now being featured on Trackdown.
Surveillance footage captured a dark gray, or possibly black, Ford Escape without a front license plate and missing its radio antenna — a vehicle believed to be connected with the three suspects. The suspects are described as three Black males, clad in all black, faces obscured by masks.
The shooting occurred at Kingbridge Crossing, a Dallas Housing Authority property, where security concerns have been raised, with the family saying the suspects drove through unsecured gates before entering the apartment.
In a display of resilience, the Dallas community continues to work with authorities, as FOX 4 viewers have contributed to a notable 216 arrests through the Trackdown initiative. Detective Conklin remains hopeful for a break in the case, stressing that "Usually they're telling something to somebody, even if it's just one person. Usually they're saying something to someone."
Family had already begun planning a party for Fisher's 58th birthday on Feb. 4, intending to surprise her with cake and balloons, sit around her apartment and sing gospel. Instead, her family gathered that day and released those balloons to the sky.
Detective Conklin asserts the conviction that someone, somewhere, holds the pivotal piece of this tragic puzzle. The case represents more than just statistics—it's about a woman who overcame personal struggles and found peace in her faith, only to have her life cut short in an act of seemingly random violence.
Anyone with information about the Ford Escape or the three masked suspects is urged to contact Dallas Police. Even seemingly minor details could provide the breakthrough investigators need to bring justice for Alice Fisher and closure for her grieving family.