On Sunday, November 28, 2021, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at 621 N. Hall Street. Upon arrival, the officers found the victim, Cornelius Williams, a 41-year-old black male, shot at the location. The victim was transported to an area hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue. A Non-Fatal Shoot Team Detective responded and began an investigation for an aggravated assault.

On Saturday, December 4, 2021, the victim died from his injuries, and the case was reassigned to the Homicide Unit. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive is unknown at this time.

The Dallas Police Department is asking for anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Homicide Detective Phillip Wheeler, #10520, at 214-671-3686 or by email at phillip.wheeler@dallascityhall.com. Please reference case #214851-2021. 

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