Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Oak Lawn Fatal Shooting

Dallas Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Oak Lawn area.

Officers responded to the 4100 block of Cedar Springs Road around 1:20 a.m. and found 48-year-old Thomas Sebastinelli with gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire-Rescue also responded, but Sebastinelli died from his injuries at the scene.

Police arrested 32-year-old Earnest Polk, who has been charged with Murder.

Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Detective R. Kramer at 214-671-3608 or ronald.kramer@dallaspolice.gov.