Shooting in Old East Dallas Ends in Crash, One Person Dead
One person is dead and two others are in custody after a shooting Thursday morning ended in a crash near an Old East Dallas apartment complex.
A police call log shows 10 units responded about 8:45 a.m. to the scene at the intersection of Cantegral and Live Oak streets.
The Incident Unfolds
According to police, two people shot a man in the 2700 block of Florence Street and then followed him to the intersection of Cantegral and Live Oak, where he crashed. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel responded and pronounced the man, who was not publicly identified, dead at the scene.
Two suspects, who police did not publicly identify, were taken into custody, Officer Michael Dennis, a police spokesperson, said in a statement.
Response and Investigation
Charges were pending against the suspects, and officials were working Thursday to notify the man’s relatives of his death, police said in a news release.
Crime in The News
Dennis declined to provide additional information, referring a reporter back to the police’s statement.
Eyewitness Account
Francisca Hernandez, 48, told The Dallas Morning News she was sitting outside on her porch when she heard gunfire and saw a white BMW sedan speed through the intersection, followed by two other cars.
Hernandez said the BMW crashed into a light pole, and she attempted to help the driver before being forced away as men from the following cars got out with their guns drawn.
Scene and Aftermath
The intersection was blocked off by tape as Oncor trucks and Dallas police cruisers parked in the intersection. Roads heading to the intersection were also blocked off.
Dallas police officers took pictures of the BMW. The pole, along with several tree branches, had fallen on top of the vehicle, and electrical wires were lying in the street.
Andrew Clark, an Oncor spokesman, said the incident knocked out power for roughly 2,400 customers.
Most of the outages were restored in about an hour, Clark said.
Call for Information and Next Steps
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Sr. Cpl. Kofi Sapon, a detective, at 214-671-3602 or kofi.sapon-amoah@dallaspolice.gov. The case number is 090688-2025.
Conclusion
The shooting in Old East Dallas that ended in a crash is a tragic incident that has left one person dead and two others in custody. The police are still investigating the incident and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. The community is in shock, and the incident has raised concerns about safety and crime in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about the incident:
Q: What happened in the incident? A: A shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Florence Street, and the victim was followed to the intersection of Cantegral and Live Oak, where he crashed.
Q: How many people were involved in the incident? A: Two people were involved in the shooting, and two suspects were taken into custody.
Q: Is the victim’s identity known? A: The victim’s identity has not been publicly released.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation? A: The police are still investigating the incident and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Q: How can I report any information about the incident? A: You can contact Sr. Cpl. Kofi Sapon, a detective, at 214-671-3602 or kofi.sapon-amoah@dallaspolice.gov. The case number is 090688-2025.
