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Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in west Oak Cliff on New Year’s Day
On January 1, 2025, at about 2:40 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2600 block of W Colorado Boulevard. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found an adult male victim on the ground unresponsive. Dallas-Fire-Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene.
The case was initially investigated as an unexplained death.
On January 2, 2025, Dallas Police were contacted by the Medical Examiner’s Office, who determined the victim had been shot.
The case was reclassified as a homicide and there is no suspect information available at this time.
The deceased victim’s name will not be released pending family notifications.
The investigation is ongoing and will be documented on case number 000071-2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Johnston at 214-671-3523 or timothy.johnston@dallaspolice.gov
