UPDATE: On January 16, 2024, 18-year-old Ethyn Leang was charged with Capital Murder.
On January 16, 2024, at approximately 7:35 PM, officers were called to the 3000 block of Bickers Street, near Kingsbridge Park and LG Pinkston High School in West Dallas, in response to a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims who had sustained gunshot wounds inside a sedan. Dallas Fire Rescue responded to the scene, but both victims succumbed to their injuries.
Preliminary findings from the investigation revealed that the victims had been in a meeting with the suspect. Subsequently, the suspect was located at a local hospital, undergoing treatment. The individual is currently in custody, and charges are pending.
At this time, the identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
This investigation is ongoing and will be documented under case number 008569-2024.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Frank Serra at 214-662-4552 or frank.serra@dallaspolice.gov.
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