On March 28, 2018, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at 1245 Serenade Lane. Upon officers arrival, they discovered the victim, Grace Mathis, a 63-year-old Black female, deceased from a gunshot wound.

The suspect, Willie Elder, a 78-year old Black male, was taken into custody at the scene. The murder weapon was recovered at the scene by officers. The suspect was placed in jail for murder with a $250,000.00 bond.