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Dallas man kills woman, then himself in apparent murder-suicide
DALLAS, Texas — A man and woman were found dead in a Dallas apartment in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Dallas Fire and Rescue responded to a call for a health and welfare check in the 3400 block of Mahanna Street. The preliminary investigation determined that DFR forced entry into the apartment and found 26-year-old Solmaira Vazquez Castillo in the bathroom with stab wounds.
Convenience Store Employee Dies After Robbery Near Dallas Zoo, Charges Upgraded to Murder for Woman Arrested
On July 8, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Dallas Police responded to an aggravated robbery call in the 300 block of S. Marsalis Avenue near the Dallas Zoo. The preliminary investigation determined that an employee of a convenience store, Inayath Syed, 52, was shot by a woman who took property and walked away from the store.
Dallas police officer investigated for social media post after Trump's assassination attempt
DALLAS — "Aim better." Those two words have put a sergeant with the Dallas Police Department on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, DPD sources tell WFAA. A screenshot of the post shared with WFAA shows the social media post made by Sgt. Arturo Martinez. This comes in the...
Part of I-45 in North Texas reduced to one lane after truck carrying yogurt caught fire, officials say
FERRIS, Texas — Traffic is reduced to one lane on part of I-45 just north of Ferris after an 18-wheeler carrying yogurt caught fire Tuesday, officials say. The truck caught fire in the northbound lanes of I-45 because of mechanical problems with the trailer, according to the Wilmer Fire Department.
Two teenage girls charged with capital murder in Dallas shooting, police say
Two teenage girls, 16 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a young man dead near Victory Park in Dallas early Sunday morning. Officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to the 2500 block of N. Houston Street on July 14 after reports of a shooting in the area.
Trump shooting will be the same
When JFK was shot in Dallas in November 1963, I was home from school sick. It was up in the Chicago area, and I was watching “Bozo the Clown” on WGN. Suddenly, one of the news anchors broke in with the news – shots fired at the president.At the time, the TV was an old black- andwhite, and being so young, 8, I couldn’t really understand why my mom was crying when word came not long after that the president was actually dead.I asked her why she was crying.“I thought you didn’t like him,” I said.That’s how naïve my brain ...
Mesquite murder suspect arrested in Rowlett neighborhood
MESQUITE, Texas - Mesquite police say a murder suspect used an "AR-style" rifle to shoot and kill an 18-year-old near a gas station last week. Monday afternoon, investigators revealed 20-year-old Omarey Marshall was responsible for the murder, and then a large police presence in a Rowlett neighborhood. According to an...
Dallas police officer placed on leave over alleged social media post about Trump assassination attempt
DALLAS - A Dallas police officer has been placed on administrative leave over a social media post he allegedly made following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump was wounded when a gunman opened fire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One attendee, Corey Comperatore, was...
Dallas murder suspect arrested near San Antonio
DALLAS - A man wanted for killing another man in Dallas was captured near San Antonio while allegedly trying to flee the country. Dallas police believe 25-year-old Naudy Hernandez Perez shot 25-year-old Maikal Izaipe outside a home on Silver Springs Circle in West Oak Cliff this past Tuesday. The two...
Dallas Community Mourns as Investigation Unfolds into Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-35
A somber mood hangs over Dallas County as officials grapple with the aftermath of a fatal accident. The incident took place on the northbound lanes of I-35 at Wycliff/Inwood, where circumstances led to a pedestrian's life tragically being cut short. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, their Traffic Deputies are vested in the heavy responsibility of piecing together this lamentable puzzle, while traffic has been rerouted to accommodate the ongoing investigation.
Man in critical condition after crash in North Dallas, officials say
DALLAS — A driver was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash on Miller Road at the LBJ Freeway early Tuesday morning, officials say. Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to the one-vehicle crash shortly before 3 a.m. and say the driver of a black Toyota Camry had been ejected. Crews...
10-Year Investigation Leads To Arrest In Mesquite Assault Case
Almost a decade ago on September 2, 2014, Mesquite Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Moon Drive, after a resident located a female victim lying on the side of their house. The victim had been savagely beaten, leaving her unconscious with severe injuries to her head and face. During the investigation officers learned the victim, prior to the offense, was a disabled individual and was also sexually assaulted during the offense.
Richardson murder suspect arrested in Florida
RICHARDSON, Texas - A Richardson man was arrested in Florida last week after police linked him to the death of a missing person. Police charged 43-year-old Ronald Martin with murder. He’s accused of killing a 32-year-old Garland man who disappeared in late June. According to an arrest warrant affidavit,...
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