West Jefferson shooting leaves one dead in robbery

Dallas Police Department Officers responded to a shooting call Monday morning that resulted in one dead.

At around 12:04 a.m, DPD got a call about a shooting at Cantera Crossing Apartments at 2727 W. Jefferson. Officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot. 

The victim, 25-year-old Eric Montes, was transported to a local hospital where he died shortly after arrival.

Montes told police that he and a witness were approached by a man demanding money.

When they said they didn’t have any, the suspect shot Montes, stole his cellphone and ran south of the location. 

The shooter wore dark pants and a dark long-sleeve shirt with white tennis shoes, according to the witness.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact to contact DPD Homicide Detective David Grubbs at 214.671.3675 or david.grubbsjr@dallascityhall.com.