On Saturday, August 3, 2024, at approximately 12:45 PM, Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 4100 block of Preferred Place in the Redbird area.
The preliminary investigation determined that a licensed Security Guard, Michael Alexander, 33, was patrolling the hotel when he observed two men who did not belong on the property and asked them to leave. As Alexander followed the men walking out, he noticed one of the men, Cameron Birdwell, 30, was carrying a handgun. Birdwell drew the gun and pointed it at Alexander. The two exchanged gunfire, and Birdwell was shot. Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) arrived and transported Birdwell to a local hospital where he died.
No other injuries were reported.
The case will be referred to a Grand Jury.
The investigation is ongoing and documented under case number 118518-2024.
