Pizza Delivery Ambush on Sedona Lane

Victim struck eight times but survived the attack

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:33pm

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A pizza delivery to a home on Sedona Lane in Dallas turned into a violent ambush, with the victim being shot eight times by an unknown assailant. Police believe the attack was planned, with the suspect ordering the pizza under the victim's name and waiting in hiding to open fire when the delivery arrived.

Why it matters

This brazen attack on a pizza delivery person raises concerns about public safety and the potential for targeted violence in residential neighborhoods. The lack of clear video evidence also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating such crimes.

The details

Surveillance footage shows a figure in all black crouched behind a garage wall as the pizza delivery arrived at the home on Sedona Lane. When the victim opened his front door, the gunman opened fire, striking him eight times. The suspect then fled on foot before doubling back to shoot the victim again. Police believe the suspect had researched the area, obtained the victim's name, and placed the pizza order online in order to carry out the planned attack.

  • The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on March 1, 2026.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
  • Nearly three weeks later, police are still investigating the case.

The players

Detective Michael Bui

The lead investigator on the case, who told FOX 4 that police believe this was a planned attack.

The victim

A man who lived at the corner of Sedona Lane and Dove Creek, who was the target of the ambush and survived being shot eight times.

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What they’re saying

“We believe this is a planned attack. The suspect searched the area, got the victim's name to make the order online.”

— Detective Michael Bui

“Somebody around this area, everybody has a camera, and I'm asking the public to review their camera footage.”

— Detective Michael Bui

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and community vigilance to protect delivery workers and residents in urban neighborhoods. It also underscores the importance of surveillance cameras and public cooperation in solving such crimes.