DALLAS, Texas - An 18-year-old suspect is expected to face a murder charge after police say he intentionally ran over a 17-year-old following a physical altercation in the Trinity Groves area west of downtown Dallas.
Dallas police responded to a major assault call at approximately 3:36 a.m. on July 26 in the 300 block of Singleton Boulevard.
According to the preliminary investigation, 17-year-old Garyk Rodriguez Escobar was involved in a physical altercation with multiple individuals before a suspect, identified as 18-year-old Julian Luna, allegedly struck him with a vehicle.
Rodriguez Escobar was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Luna was arrested on July 29 and initially charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Brain Injury/Paralysis. Dallas police said those charges are in the process of being upgraded to Murder. His bond has been set at $500,000.
Detectives said the investigation remains active as they continue to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. Reed, #10493, at 469-597-9332 or by email at jelisa.reed@dallaspolice.gov. The investigation is documented under case numbers 108996-2026 and 108999-2026.
