Denyle Pierce Killed in Robbery Shooting in Maud, TX

Bowie County, TX — March 8, 2025, Denyle Pierce was killed due to a shooting at a Family Dollar at around 8:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 67.

Initial details about the incident say it happened at the Family Dollar located just off Houston Drive.

Authorities say that 47-year-old Denyle Pierce was working at the Family Dollar at the time. While working, a man entered the store and began to rob it. In a series of events not reported, that man allegedly shot Pierce.

Due to the shooting, Denyle Pierce was killed. The shooter was reportedly arrested, and authorities say the suspect is facing a charge for murder. Right now, the incident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

It’s just a shame to see someone lose their life while simply trying to provide for themselves and their loved ones, but it unfortunately happens. We had a case against a negligent employer a while back where something similar happened. A new hire at a gas station ended up getting shot during a robbery. It turned out that business had a history of getting robbed, and the victim’s manager never bothered warning the new hire or taking steps to increase security. I can only hope investigators here are working hard to find out if there were any measures that could have been taken to prevent this and to help prevent others from being harmed in the future.