Crime

Man fatally shot inside vehicle in south Dallas homicide, police say

A black and white Dallas police car with lights on sits under the overhang of a large building.
A man was fatally shot in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas on Monday afternoon, officials said. File photo

A man was fatally shot inside a vehicle in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas on Monday afternoon, police said.

Officers responded to the 1500 block of Mentor Avenue shortly before 2:30 p.m. They found an unidentified man with gunshot wounds inside a car, officials said. The victim died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Walton at 214-671-3632 or christopher.walton@dallascityhall.com.

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