On Thursday, June 17, 2021, at approximately 1:14 P.M., officers responded to a shooting call at 2301 S. Hampton Road. Jason Soto, an 18-year old Latin male was found inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Witnesses stated that the suspect and victim were involved in a road rage incident. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that the suspect who has been identified as Tomas Rodriguez Jr., a 27-year old Latin male, was responsible for the murder of the victim. The suspect was charged with murder, and he was transported to the Dallas County Jail. A magistrate will set his bond.

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