Update: July 29, 2022
On July 29, 2022, Dallas 0fficers along with the US Marshall’s Task Force arrested 31-year-old John Williams for his involvement in the Du’Vonte Lampkin homicide investigation.
Update: July 20, 2022
The two individuals arrested in connection with this offense were Antwan Franklin, a 22-year-old male, and Erick Garcia, a 24-year-old male.
Update: May 18, 2022
The Dallas Police Department is asking for anyone with information regarding the two persons of interest exiting the elevator or backpack to contact Homicide Detective Josue Rodriguez, #10284, at 214-671-3994 or by email at josue.rodriguez@dallascityhall.com. Please reference case #079583-2022.
Original Post:
On May 5, 2022, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a request by fire at 500 S. Ervay St. Upon arrival, officers discovered Du’Vonte Lampkin, a 25-year-old male, lying on his back with a single gunshot wound. Dallas Fire and Rescue responded and the victim died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined when the victim was not answering phone calls, a witness went to check on the victim and found him injured and called for help.
The investigation determined the victim was staying at the location, rented, while waiting to move into a new apartment.
The Dallas Police Department is asking for anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Homicide Detective Josue Rodriguez, #10284, at 214-671-3994 or by email at josue.rodriguez@dallascityhall.com. Please reference case #079583-2022.
All media inquiries should be directed to DPD media relations at 214-671-4065 or email pio@dpd.dallascityhall.com.
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