Dallas Police Releases Video Footage on Death of Armed Dallas Fugitive Raul Casas
DALLAS, Texas — A 41-year-old man wanted on multiple felony probation-violation warrants died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after pointing a rifle at Dallas police officers, being shot by an officer and then turning a handgun on himself at a motel along South R.L. Thornton Freeway.
The Dallas Police Department identified the man as Raul Casas, 41, who was wanted on four felony probation-violation warrants involving narcotics, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest in a vehicle.
The incident occurred at the Mustang Inn in the 400 block of South R.L. Thornton Freeway and marked the Dallas Police Department's 11th officer-involved shooting of 2026.
License Plate Reader Leads Officers to Wanted Suspect
According to an October 16 update from Dallas police, officers assigned to the Southwest Crime Response Team were searching for Casas when an automated license plate reader identified a vehicle associated with him near Clarendon Drive and Beckley Avenue at approximately 11:15 a.m.
Officers subsequently located the vehicle at the Mustang Inn.
At approximately 12:17 p.m., officers observed Casas step outside a motel room before returning inside.
Officer James Smith approached the room and directed Casas to come outside.
Suspect Pointed Rifle at Two Dallas Police Officers
According to the preliminary investigation, Casas exited the motel room holding a rifle and pointed it at Officer Smith.
Smith ordered Casas to drop the weapon and took cover behind a vehicle.
Police said Casas then turned the rifle toward Officer Rafael Narvaez.
Smith fired two rounds at Casas, striking him once.
Casas fell to the ground and dropped a handgun. He then picked up the handgun as Smith continued ordering him to drop the weapon.
Seconds later, Casas shot himself, according to Dallas police.
Raul Casas Pronounced Dead at Scene
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel attempted lifesaving measures following the shooting.
Casas was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 12:31 p.m.
No Dallas police officers were injured during the encounter.
Video Footage Released by Dallas PD
Multiple Agencies Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
The Dallas Police Department's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting.
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office responded to the scene and will conduct an independent investigation. The Office of Community Police Oversight also responded.
Dallas police initially released information about the incident on October 14 and provided additional details identifying Casas and the officers involved on October 16.
The department said the information is preliminary and may change as the investigation continues.
The shooting was the 11th officer-involved shooting involving Dallas police in 2026.
