A singer is in stable condition after he was shot while signing autographs at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on Saturday Reportedly in downtown Dallas.

A Dallas Police spokesman said officers responded to a shooting call in the 600 block of South Griffin Street near TBAAL just before 6 p.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

She was taken by ambulance to the hospital where she was reportedly in stable condition, police said.

According to police, a suspect in the shooting left the scene but was arrested nearby and a handgun was recovered.

According to police, 26-year-old Micah Williams faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. She was booked into the Dallas County Jail late Saturday and remained in custody Sunday evening on a $200,000 bond, records show.

The victim, Jada Thomas, was signing autographs on stage after finishing a performance when the suspect walked up to Thomas and shot her, an email from said The Dallas Morning News This was sent by police to the Dallas mayor and city council members.

The investigation is ongoing. It was not immediately clear whether Thomas knew the suspect and police did not release a motive for the shooting.

According to a poster advertising the event, Thomas was scheduled to perform concerts with two other women at TBAAL on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Curtis King, founder and president of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, released a written statement late Saturday saying the organization would immediately take increased security measures due to the “unprecedented incident” earlier in the day.

The increased security measures include strengthening control processes and reducing the number of entry points to the building to allow for a more targeted approach to prohibiting the entry of weapons into the building.

“For 48 years, TBAAL has proudly maintained the tradition of safe, family-oriented events and a welcoming environment,” King wrote. “Our audience is made up of responsible citizens, sincere community members and enthusiastic supporters who trust us to provide a safe space for the enjoyment of the arts.”

King said the organization’s volunteers and board are well-trained and play an integral role in TBAAL’s ongoing success.

“As we continue to move forward, our mission to enrich the community through the arts remains steadfast,” he wrote. “We thank everyone who has stood with us during this time and assure you of our unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.”

TBAAL, according to its website, is a “multidisciplinary arts institution whose mission is to create and enhance awareness and understanding of artistic, cultural and aesthetic differences using the framework of African, African American and Caribbean art and literature.”

Staff writer Devyani Chhetri contributed to this story.