# Dallas father charged with murder in custody exchange shooting

> A child custody handoff at a Starbucks parking lot in Allen turned deadly when two men were shot, killing the mother's boyfriend.
- Title: Dallas father charged with murder in custody exchange shooting
- Summary: A child custody handoff at a Starbucks parking lot in Allen turned deadly when two men were shot, killing the mother's boyfriend. A 48-year-old Dallas father…
- Keywords: allen police, dallas, murder charge, custody exchange, shooting, jorge jairala, starbucks parking lot, child custody, gunfire, news, politics, father
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/allen-police-charge-dallas-father-with-murder-after-starbucks-custody-exchange
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-20T14:00:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: allen police, dallas, murder charge, custody exchange, shooting, jorge jairala, starbucks parking lot, child custody, gunfire, news, politics
## Shooting erupts during custody exchange
Allen police responded to a shooting at a Starbucks parking lot on State Highway 121 Friday evening around 6 p.m. during a child custody exchange between the father and the mother's boyfriend.
## Two men shot in altercation
The children's father Jorge Jairala, 48, of Dallas and the mother's boyfriend got into an altercation that resulted in gunfire. Both men suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to a hospital.
## Mother's boyfriend dies from injuries
The mother's boyfriend died from his gunshot wound. Jairala was described as having a non-life-threatening wound and was taken into custody without incident.
## Jairala charged with murder
Allen police charged Jairala with murder. Authorities have not released details about who fired first, whether both men fired, or what evidence led to the charge.
## Children unharmed in shooting
The children were present during the custody exchange but suffered no physical injuries. Police have not disclosed the children's ages or number, or whether their mother was present.
## Investigation still active
Police have not said whether investigators recovered one or more firearms or whether anyone claimed self-defense. The investigation remains ongoing.
## Key takeaway

A 48-year-old Dallas father was charged with murder after a custody exchange shooting in an Allen Starbucks parking lot left the mother's boyfriend dead and the father wounded.