Man Found Dead After Shooting in East Dallas

UPDATE - December 5, 2024: The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Michael Dent.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 1600 block of John West Road in East Dallas. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with gunshot wounds at the scene. The man was pronounced dead at the location.

The investigation is ongoing under case number 180832-2024, with the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office set to assist in identifying the victim.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jake Morgan at 214-671-3630 or via email at jake.morgan@dallaspolice.gov.