Crime

20-year-old man fatally shot in east Dallas alley, police say

A black and white Dallas police car with lights on sits under the overhang of a large building.
A 20-year-old man was found fatally shot in an east Dallas alley on Thursday, police say. There are no suspects in custody. File photo

A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon in an alley in east Dallas, police said.

Dallas police officers responded to an alley in the 1300 block of South Fitzhugh Avenue shortly after 4 p.m., officials said. They found a man who had been shot. The victim, Tavarious Robinson, later died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Yahir Perez at 469-849-3757 or yahir.perez@dallaspolice.gov.

Tips can also be called into Crime Stoppers at at 214-373-8477.

Harriet Ramos
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Harriet Ramos covers crime and other breaking news for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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