Homicide at 6900 Marvin D Love Freeway

On March 24, 2023 at about 1:21 PM Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 6900 block of Marvin D Love Freeway Service Road. The preliminary investigation determined, an unknown suspect shot the male victim and left the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. This remains an ongoing investigation that will be documented under case number 049657–2023.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Josue Rodriguez at 214-605-1557 or at josue.rodriguez@dallaspolice.gov.

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.

Homicide on Regal Row

On March 23, 2023, at around 3:30 a.m., Dallas Police responded to the 1600 block of Regal Row for a call of a shooting.

The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found two men shot.

One man was taken to a local hospital, another man died at the scene.

The name of the victim is not being released until family notifications are made.

This is an ongoing investigation and is documented under case number 048792-2023.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to please contact Detective Jake Morgan at 214-425-9905 or jake.morgan@dallaspolice.gov.

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.

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Homicide in the 5800 block of Pineland Drive

On March 23, 2023, at about 12:50 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 5800 block of Pineland Drive.

When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation determined a man and woman got into an argument with a male suspect in the parking lot of the apartment complex. During the argument the suspect fired, hitting the male victim.

The suspect then went to the leasing office of the complex and when he couldn’t get in, fired shots inside. No one inside was injured.

The suspect then left the area of the office, walked a short distance and shot himself. The man died at the scene.

The male shooting victim was taken to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition.

A woman at the scene was also taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation, but was not injured in the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation that will be documented on case number 049038-2023.

Help Needed to Identify Suspects in ATM Burglary/Theft

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspects involved in an ATM burglary/theft.

On March 18, 2023, the suspects, pictured below, broke into a business in the 500 block of W Mockingbird Lane and took money from an ATM machine. One suspect is seen wearing a mask and black sweatpants with a red stripe on the bottom of each leg.

If you know the identity of these suspects or have information regarding this investigation, contact Detective Kevin Janse, at (214) 671-8066 or email: kevin.janse@dallaspolice.gov. Please reference case number 045848-2023.

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Homicide on Prairie Avenue

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at approximately 9:10 pm, Dallas Police officers were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Prairie Avenue regarding a male lying unresponsive in the street. The preliminary investigation determined the reporting person, a driver passing by the location, saw the person in the street.  

 

Further investigation identified the victim as 17-year-old Isaias Esquivel and determined he had been shot. The victim died at the scene.

The Dallas Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Homicide Detective Jacob White at 214-671-3690 or by email at jacob.white@dallascityhall.com. Please reference case number 048644-2023.

All media inquiries should be directed to DPD media relations at 214-671-4065 or email pio@dpd.dallascityhall.com

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.

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Homicide on Pineland Drive

Update: March 22, 2023

Dallas Police are asking for help identifying the person of interest highlighted in the below video. Anyone with information regarding his identity is asked to please contact Detective Thomas French at travis.french@dallaspolice.gov or call at 214-671-3650.

Original Post: March 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, at about 6:19 AM, Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 5800 block of Pineland Drive. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found a man in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene. The victim’s identity will be determined by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.. This remains an ongoing investigation that will be documented under case number 038974-2023.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to please contact Detective Thomas French at travis.french@dallaspolice.gov or call at 214-671-3650.

 

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Officer Involved Shooting on Bennett Avenue

On March 19, 2023, at about 6:50 p.m., Senior Corporal Matthew McLain was notified by property management at 1910 Bennett Avenue that a man they believed was involved in a stolen vehicle case earlier in the month where the suspect rammed a marked squad car was at the location.

The preliminary investigation determined Senior Corporal McLain arrived at the apartments and requested back up.

When officers arrived, Senior Corporal McLain and Officer Kimberley Esquivel entered the front of the building and walked through to the back parking lot where they located the suspect, 35-year-old Hernan Gutierrez.

Senior Corporal McLain started engaging with Gutierrez, giving commands, and the suspect pulled away and started to struggle with officers.

During the fight, Officer McLain drew and deployed his taser, which was ineffective in controlling the suspect.

As the struggle continued, Gutierrez produced a handgun and fired one round.

Officer Esquivel drew her department-issued firearm and shot one time, hitting Gutierrez.

The suspect fell on top of his weapon, and officers placed him in handcuffs.

Officers immediately requested Dallas Fire Rescue to the scene and rendered medical aid while monitoring Gutierrez’s condition.

DFR responded and took Gutierrez to a local hospital in critical condition.

The suspect’s weapon was recovered at the scene. The round fired by Gutierrez was located by detectives and hit an occupied apartment north of the incident location.

No officers or anyone at the scene was injured.

Gutierrez will be charged with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. The suspect is also currently wanted on a federal probation violation for a firearm-related offense.

The investigation is ongoing and is being investigated by the Dallas Police Special Investigations Unit.

Additional charges are possible.

The Dallas County District Attorney’s office were notified and responded to the scene and will conduct their own investigation.

The Office of Community Police Oversight was notified.

IN AN EFFORT TO BE TRANSPARENT, THE DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS RELEASING THE BODY-WORN CAMERA FOOTAGE OF THE INCIDENT.

The critical incident video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/BEHYq0YqH-E

Critical Missing Person-James Kirk Daniels

 

Updated on March 23, 2023, at 11:40 am.:

Mr. James Kirk Daniels has been safely located.

Original Post:

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Mr. James Kirk Daniels.

Mr. Daniels is described as an 82-year-old, gray-haired, brown-eyed, black male who stands at about 5’10” and weighs about 190 lbs.  Mr. Daniels was last seen on March 21, 2023, at about 2:30 pm, in the 4200 block of Robertson Drive.  He was driving a gray Chevrolet pickup truck bearing Colorado license plate number MTJ4448. 

Mr. Daniels was last seen wearing a black, gray, and white hoodie, gray pants, and red suspenders.  He may be in need of assistance.

Persons with information are asked to call the police department at 911 or (214) 671-4268.  Please reference case number 048149-2023.

 

Cold Case Tuesday – Sammy Bruner

The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the 1986 murder of Sammy Bruner.

On July 6, 1986, the skeletal remains of 21-year-old Sammy Bruner were found in the 4600 block of South Loop 12.

Mr. Bruner was last seen on May 20, 1986. He was reported missing by his mother on May 23, 1986.

An autopsy revealed that Mr. Bruner died from a gunshot wound.

If anyone has any information regarding the death of Sammy Bruner, please contact Sgt. Jerry Girdler at 214-671-3661 or by email at coldcase@dallaspolice.gov. Please refer to case number 394242-T.

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Homicide on Winslow Avenue

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 12:11 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 5600 block of Winslow Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined the victim, 30-year-old Nancy Aguilar, was shot while driving in the 5500 block of E. R L Thornton Freeway Access Road.  When officers arrived, they found the victim in a vehicle with a single gunshot wound.  Dallas Fire and Rescue responded. The victim died at the scene.

Further investigation by detectives determined the victim was involved in an incident while driving, and words were exchanged with two unknown black males in another vehicle.  As both vehicles traveled eastbound in the 5500 block of E. R L Thornton Freeway, the suspects shot at the victim’s vehicle, hitting her. The victim then crashed into a retaining wall at 5606 Winslow Avenue.

A passenger in Aguilar’s car was not injured in the shooting or crash.

There is no further suspect or suspect vehicle description at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation and will be documented on case number 047466-2023.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Detective Timothy Johnston  at 214-671-3523  or by email at timothy.johnston@dallaspolice.gov.

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.

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