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Dallas Police Seek Public Help in 2013 Double Homicide Cold Case of Tadarris Reed and James Johnson

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Published on July 03, 2024
Dallas Police Seek Public Help in 2013 Double Homicide Cold Case of Tadarris Reed and James JohnsonSource: Dallas Police Department

The Dallas Police Department continues to delve into the unsolved murders of 19-year-old Tadarris Reed and 21-year-old James Johnson, requesting public assistance to shed light on a grim chapter that has remained open since 2013. According to the Dallas Police Department, the evening of August 26, 2013, witnessed the abrupt silencing of two lives on Gallagher Street, when shots were indiscriminately fired into a throng, claiming Reed and Johnson as victims.

As reported by the Dallas Police Department, it was around 11:10 pm when an unidentified assailant unleashed a barrage of bullets from an assault rifle into the crowd. While the shooter's identity remains unknown, unsuspecting amidst the crowd, Johnson and Reed bore the brunt of the gunfire and succumbed to their injuries.

To bring closure to the case, Dallas Police are urging anyone with information about the deaths of Johnson and Reed to step forward. Sergeant Otha Hampton is the point of contact for any leads and can be reached at 214-671-3654 or via email at [email protected], referencing case number 219849-A. The details of the case underscore the department's ongoing commitment to these unsolved cases.

Crime Stoppers has also been instrumental in appealing for clues, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that culminates in an arrest and indictment in this felony case or other felony offenses. Tips can be confidentially submitted to Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477) or online at P3tips.com, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.