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Dec 10 2021

Homicide on Vantage Point Drive

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, at approximately 5:53 p.m., Dallas police officers responded to a shooting call at 9019 Vantage Point Drive at the Extended Stay America Motel.  Upon arrival, they found an unknown Black male complainant, approximately 25-30-years-old, lying in the middle of the parking lot with a single gunshot wound.  Dallas Fire and Rescue responded to the scene, but the complainant died from his injuries.

The complainant was the back driver seat passenger of a red or burgundy Dodge Charger that was being driven by another male that fled the scene after the offense.  There was a dark grey or silver sedan that was driven by the suspect who also fled the scene immediately after the offense.

The Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance regarding the murder and is encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Jake Morgan, #9739, or via email:  jake.morgan@dallacityhall.com.  Please reference case #222316-2021.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nov 21 2021

Homicide on Garrison Street

On Saturday, November 20, 2021, at approximately 6:12 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 4100 block of Garrison Street.  Upon arrival, officers found the unknown victim, a Black male, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds just several yards away from a vehicle.  Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced him deceased at the scene.  The motive and circumstances surrounding this murder are under investigation.  The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office will attempt to identify the victim through fingerprints analysis. 

The Homicide Unit urges anyone with information to contact Detective Andrea Isom at 214-671-3701 or andrea.isom@dallascityhall.com.  Please refer to case #210724-2021. 

Crime Stopper Information

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nov 20 2021

Homicide on Wickersham Drive: Public Assistance Needed

On Friday, November 19, 2021, at approximately 7:26 p.m., Dallas police officers responded to a shooting call at 9607 Wickersham Drive.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 32-years-old Miguel Angel Villela-Cruz, sitting inside his vehicle.  The victim had suffered a single gunshot wound from an unknown suspect.  The suspect, possibly wearing a green shirt, fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.  Dallas Fire and Rescue transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The circumstances regarding this murder are unknown at this time. This remains an ongoing investigation.   

The Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance regarding the murder and is encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Ronald Kramer, #7967, via email:  ronald.kramer@dallacityhall.com.  Please reference case #210147-2021.

Crime Stoppers Information

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sep 11 2021

Homicide 2400 Bahama Drive

On September, 11, 2021, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Dallas officers responded to a shooting call at 2400 Bahama Drive at the Holiday Hills II Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered three people shot in the parking lot. One Latin male victim was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. One victim, who has been identified as 22-year-old Nancy Pahola Gomez Agustin was pronounced deceased at the scene. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that Rolando Benitez, a 27-year-old Latin male, was responsible for shooting both victims. The Latin male victim exchanged gunfire with Suspect Benitez. Suspect Benitez was shot and pronounced deceased at the scene. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are still under investigation. This offense is documented on case number 164615-2021.  

 

Sep 8 2021

Arrest Made in Homicide on Skillman Street

 

Updated on September 22, 2021, at 12:00pm:

Through the course of the investigation, homicide detectives determined that suspect Dekelvin Michael Henderson, a 44-year old Black male, was responsible for the victim’s murder.  On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, suspect Henderson was arrested and taken to Dallas Police Headquarters. He was then transported to Lew Sterrett Jail and charged with murder, a felony of the first degree. His bond will be set by a Dallas County Magistrate.

Original Post:

On Monday, September 6, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at the LA Fitness parking lot, located at 7315 Skillman Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim, Antonio Demond Royal, a 40-year-old Black male, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the victim to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are still under investigation.

This is an active homicide investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Phillip Wheeler, #10520, at 214-671-3686 or phillip.wheeler@dallascityhall.com.  Please refer to case number 161250-2021.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Aug 21 2021

Homicide on Fort Worth Avenue

 

Update: November 4, 2021 

Through the course of the investigation, homicide detectives determined that suspect Richard  Reyes Calderon, a 43-year old Latin male, was responsible for the victim’s murder.  On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, suspect Calderon was arrested for murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail and is awaiting extradition to the Dallas County Jail.

 Update: September 16, 2021

The Homicide Unit asks for the public’s assistance regarding this active investigation, and if anyone has information to please contact Detective Williams, at 214-384-9824 or at r.williams@dallascityhall.com . 

Below is video surveillance with the suspect, a black male wearing dark clothing. When calling, please refer to case number 150313-2021.

 

Original Post: August 21, 2021

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at approximately 3:52 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at 2838 Forth Worth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, James Roberson, a 37-year old Black male, shot inside his vehicle.  Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are still under investigation.

The Homicide Unit asks for the public’s assistance regarding this active investigation, and if anyone has information to contact Detective Rawleigh Williams, #8125, at 214-384-9824 or at r.williams@dallascityhall.com . Please refer to case number 150313-2021.

Crime Stoppers Information

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Aug 18 2021

Homicide on Vantage Point Drive

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at approximately 6:42 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 9000 block of Vantage Point Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Daylan Burns, a 22-year-old Black male, shot multiple times inside his vehicle. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are still under investigation.

The Homicide Unit asks for the public’s assistance regarding this active investigation, and if anyone has information to contact Detective Antonio Machorro, #7186, at 214-918-9096 or at antonio.machorro@dallascityhall.com . Please refer to case number 148150-2021.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Aug 11 2021

Suspect Sought in Shooting on Military Parkway

On July 31, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting at the ChaChaCha Bar and Grill located at 4916 Military Parkway.  The victim, a 34-year-old Latin male, was shot by an unidentified Latin male suspect who left the location in a Chrysler 300 with chrome wheels.  The victim was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.  The suspect was also seen driving a dark colored Chevy Silverado before the shooting.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Detective Cody Clark, #10506 at 469-849-3761 or cody.clark@dallascityhall.com

Crime Stoppers Information

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 

May 9 2021

Homicide on Forest Lane

On May 9, 2021, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Dallas officers responded to 9669 Forest Lane at the request of Dallas Fire and Rescue. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim, Dyrelle Neakole Smith, a 28-year-old Black female, had been shot at the location. Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified her ex-boyfriend, Jeremiah Larique Henderson, a 25 year-old Black male, as a suspect. At approximately 12:15 p.m., the suspect was located at 3000 Rochester Street with a self inflicted gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the suspect deceased at the scene.

Apr 18 2021

Homicide on Lyons Street

Update: August 11, 2021 at 4:55 p.m.:

 

Original Post:

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at the Juanita Craft Recreation Center Park, located at 3000 Lyons Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim, Cerriante Dimoren Green, an 18-year old Black male, had been shot at the location. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Two other individuals were shot at the location and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There are currently no suspects identified or apprehended.  The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are under investigation.

The Dallas Police Department asks for anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Derick Chaney, #7830 at 214-283-4804 or by email: derick.chaney@dallascityhall.com.  Please refer to case number 066435-2021.

CRIME STOPPER REWARD INFORMATION

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at:  (214)373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.