A Dallas FedEx employee shot by a coworker remains hospitalized. His family demands tougher charges and answers from FedEx, law enforcement, and the DA’s office.
DALLAS — A longtime FedEx employee remains hospitalized after being shot by a coworker in the parking lot of the company’s Dallas facility.
His family is calling for stronger charges and accountability.
Reginald Miles, 56, was attacked Monday by a co-worker. According to the arrest warrant, he was blocked into his parking spot, struck multiple times with a hammer, and shot three times by 25-year-old Ian Hollingsworth.
Two bullets hit Miles in the shoulders, and one struck his chest, damaging his lungs, liver, and intestines. His family said he underwent surgery and remains connected to tubes in the hospital.
“We don’t know what the long-term effects are for our loved one up there,” said Darrall Flowers, Miles’ uncle, from outside the hospital. “All we know is he is going to be in this hospital for a while.”
“He’s my protector. He’s always been my protector,” said his younger sister, Regina Miles Williams. “Now I’m going to be his protector and his fighter.”
Hollingsworth has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was released on bond. Miles’ family argues the charges should be escalated.
“You’re not just trying to shoot him. You’re trying to kill him and to get charged with aggravated assault and not attempted murder? I beg to differ,” said Gregory Williams, Miles’ brother-in-law.
“[The suspect] going to his home. My brother’s home is here [at the hospital] right now. What are we doing in America that you want to kill somebody about a look?” Williams said.
According to the arrest warrant, a witness told police that Hollingsworth texted a supervisor saying Miles had “glared” at him, which he described as the “last straw.” The message also warned that Miles “was going to face resistance.”
Family members say Miles previously reported Hollingsworth to FedEx supervisors but never saw action taken.
“Somewhere FedEx dropped the ball,” the victim’s sister said.
Miles has been an employee at FedEx for 31 years. WFAA inquired with FedEx about any previous complaints filed against Hollingsworth. The company replied, “As this is an active investigation, questions should be directed to law enforcement. Otherwise, we stand by our original statement.”
Miles’ relatives also expressed frustration that they have not received updates directly from law enforcement or the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.
“We as a family didn’t even know [that the suspect was released on bond]. We heard that from y’all — the news,” said Flowers.
For now, Miles remains in the hospital, surrounded by family who describe him as a devoted brother and a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. “I thank God every day that my brother is here,” Williams said.