Fatal Shooting at Irving Apartment Complex Leads to Murder Charges

Three people investigators say are connected to a fatal shooting last month at an Irving apartment complex are facing murder charges, police said Friday.

The Incident

Police were called at about 5 a.m. Feb. 23 about reports of a shooting in the 3800 block of Evergreen Street, where officers found a man had been shot.

The man, later identified as Torrance Deveroex, 37, died at the location, according to Dallas County medical examiner’s office records.

Investigation and Surveillance Footage

In a news release hours after the shooting, police asked for the public’s help identifying suspects. They released an edited video clip captured by an apartment complex surveillance camera showing three men walking out of frame before gunshots ring out. The trio then comes back into the frame and is seen running into the apartment complex’s parking lot.

Arrests and Charges

Investigators identified the men as Roderick Dansby, 25, Kendrick Perry, 24, and Deandre Williams, 26, police said in a news release Friday. It was not immediately clear whether they had attorneys.

Williams was arrested on Wednesday, with officers finding a firearm in his possession that investigators believed was used in the shooting, the release says. Perry and Dansy were arrested Thursday.

The three face murder charges, a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison. Perry and Williams were in Dallas County jail Friday afternoon with no bail set while Dansby was held in the Irving jail with no bail set, according to jail records.

Investigation Details

The course of the investigation was not immediately clear. In a statement Friday, Anthony Alexander, a police spokesperson, advised a reporter to submit an open records request for the arrest warrant affidavits detailing what led to the arrests.

Victim’s Family

Deveroex was the oldest son of Dallas County’s constable for Precinct 2, Deanna Hammond. She did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Friday afternoon.

“I am a woman of faith, but I still don’t understand,” Hammond told KDFW-TV (Channel 4) in a Mar. 5 report. “I still don’t understand why they took my baby.”

(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)

Conclusion

The fatal shooting at the Irving apartment complex has led to murder charges against three individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is still seeking answers about the events surrounding the shooting. The victim’s family, particularly his mother, Deanna Hammond, is left to cope with the loss of their loved one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened at the Irving apartment complex?

A: A fatal shooting occurred at the apartment complex, resulting in the death of Torrance Deveroex, 37.

Q: Who are the suspects in the case?

A: The suspects are Roderick Dansby, 25, Kendrick Perry, 24, and Deandre Williams, 26.

Q: What charges are the suspects facing?

A: The suspects are facing murder charges, a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison.

Q: Who is the victim’s mother?

A: The victim’s mother is Deanna Hammond, Dallas County’s constable for Precinct 2.

Q: What is the current status of the investigation?

A: The investigation is ongoing, and the community is still seeking answers about the events surrounding the shooting.