Dallas Police investigates shooting in the 2100 block of North Fitzhugh Avenue.

On January 10, 2024, at about 2:40 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at a townhome complex in the 2100 block of North Fitzhugh Avenue.  The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found a 6-year-old girl shot inside of a residence at the location. The child was taken to a local hospital in critical condition where she died from her injuries.

Further investigation determined that a handgun was left unsecured inside the residence. There were two adults and two other juveniles inside the residence at the time of the shooting. It is unknown how the child was shot.

Damariya Sowels, 19, was arrested for Tampering with Physical Evidence and unrelated warrants.

The investigation is ongoing and documented under case number 005344-2024.