Crime

Man fatally shot 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 south Dallas on Tuesday night, police say. There are no suspects in custody in the homicide. File photo

A man was fatally shot in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas on Tuesday night, police said.

Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Illinois Avenue around 11:20 p.m. regarding a shooting. They found a man with a gunshot wound, officials said.

The victim later died at a local hospital. The man’s identity is unknown, according to police.

No arrests have been announced in the homicide.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective John Valdez at 214-671-3623 or john.valdez@dallaspolice.gov.

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