On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:35 p.m., Dallas police responded to 4060 Preferred Place regarding a shooting call.  The victim, Tremond Spencer, an 18-year old Black male, was found at the apartment complex parking lot with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. 

Through the course of the investigation, Homicide detectives determined that suspect Markelen Jerrel Chance, a 21-year old Black male, was responsible for the murder of the victim.  Suspect Chance was transported to the Dallas County Jail and charged with murder. A magistrate will set his bond.