Man Shot and Killed Outside Motions Chicken Restaurant in Dallas' Cedar Crest Neighborhood
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting outside the Motions Chicken restaurant in the Cedar Crest area (also referred as East Oak Cliff) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Officers responded to the shooting at approximately 5:15 p.m. in the 800 block of South Corinth Street Road, near the intersection with Morrell Avenue.
The shooting occurred outside Motions Chicken, a restaurant located at the gas station food mart on the corner.
Victim Found Unresponsive With Gunshot Wound
According to the Dallas Police Department, responding officers found a male victim unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the man to a local hospital, where he later died.
The victim was identified as Jerry Don Peoples.
Police Identify Known Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The preliminary investigation determined that the victim was shot by a known suspect, according to Dallas police. Investigators are calling it a justifiable homicide.
The case will be referred to a grand jury for review for potential charges.
The investigation is documented under Dallas Police case number 149524-2026.
Dallas Police Seek Information
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective T. Gross, badge #9896, with the Dallas Police Department.
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Phone: 469-792-5142
