Teen Fatally Shot on Whitehurst Drive in Dallas; Police Classify Case as Justifiable Homicide
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man on Whitehurst Drive, a case authorities say will be classified as a justifiable homicide and referred to a Dallas County grand jury.
The victim was shot Monday, October 12, 2026, in the 9700 block of Whitehurst Drive (Lake Highlands area). The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as Damario Dashun Dixon, 19.
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to the shooting at approximately 2:20 p.m.
The preliminary investigation determined that Dixon was shot by an individual known to him at the location.
Victim Dies at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Following the shooting, Dallas Fire-Rescue transported Dixon to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, located in the 8200 block of Walnut Hill Lane.
Dixon was pronounced dead a short time after arriving at the hospital.
Dallas Police Classify Shooting as Justifiable Homicide
Dallas police said the shooting will be classified as a justifiable homicide and referred to a Dallas County grand jury.
The case remains under investigation as detectives examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The investigation is documented under Dallas Police case number 150588-2026.
Dixon Had Been Arrested Two Months Before Shooting
Dixon had previously been arrested on August 5, 2026, approximately two months before his death.
That arrest involved two charges:
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Evading Arrest or Detention With a Motor Vehicle
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Tampering With Physical Evidence With Intent to Impair Investigation
The August arrest was a separate incident from the October 12 shooting.
Dallas Police Seek Information
Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to contact Detective F. Serra, badge #10031, with the Dallas Police Department.
Phone: 214-662-4552
Email: frank.serra@dallaspolice.gov
