CEDAR HILL, Texas - A 33-year-old Cedar Hill man was arrested after shooting an Amazon delivery driver who was attempting to deliver a package to a residence early Monday morning, October 12, 2026.
The Cedar Hill Police Department identified the suspect as Samuel Laird, 33, who lived at the residence where the shooting occurred in the 1200 block of North Cedar Hill Road.
The delivery driver, who was using a personal vehicle to make deliveries, suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Laird remains in custody at the Dallas County Jail as investigators prepare to present a potential aggravated assault charge to prosecutors.
Amazon Driver Shot During Early Morning Delivery
According to Cedar Hill police, officers received a report of a shooting at approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 12.
The victim, an Amazon delivery driver, reported being shot while attempting to deliver a package to a home in the 1200 block of North Cedar Hill Road.
Police said the driver was operating a personal vehicle rather than a company-branded delivery van.
Officers located the injured driver in a parking lot near U.S. Highway 67 and Pleasant Run Road, a short distance from the reported shooting location.
The driver had sustained injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Victim Helps Police Identify Shooting Location
After officers located the delivery driver, the victim provided information directing investigators to the residence where the shooting allegedly occurred.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of North Cedar Hill Road and identified the resident as Samuel Laird.
Police took Laird into custody without incident.
Authorities have not stated whether Laird was expecting a delivery or whether the driver had reached the front door when the gunfire occurred.
Suspect Remains in Dallas County Jail
Following his arrest, Laird was taken into custody and remains incarcerated at the Dallas County Jail. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and his bond bond set at $100,000.
Under Texas law, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon generally involves an assault committed while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon.
The offense is ordinarily classified as a second-degree felony, although the specific circumstances of a case can affect the applicable charges and penalties.
Police did not release Laird's bond information or any upcoming court dates.
Investigation Continues Following Shooting
Cedar Hill police said all parties involved in the incident have cooperated with investigators during the week following the shooting.
Detectives have continued gathering information about the circumstances surrounding the early morning encounter.
Police indicated that no further information would be released at this time.
