Tragedy struck the City of Irving, Texas, when gunfire erupted in a quiet neighborhood, leaving an 18-year-old dead. The Irving Police Department, in a social media post, reported that last Saturday, they received reports of shots fired on the 160 block of Cowboys Parkway. Officers arriving on the scene found a victim who had succumbed to gunshot wounds. This person was later identified as Cidrik Calhoune, an 18-year-old whose life was cut short.
The investigation moved swiftly, and two days after the shooting, on Monday, Irving Police apprehended the suspect. They arrested Khalil Phillip Lavell Townsend, 17 years of age, connecting him to the crime scene, Townsend is charged with murder and is now in custody at the Irving Jail pending bond. As the police continue to delve into the case, they encourage the community to come forward with any information that might shine further light on this dark event.
The Irving Police Department is actively seeking tips and has opened several channels for anonymous reporting. They have clarified that all media inquiries should be directed to their media contact and not the investigating detective, to avoid any possible interference with the ongoing case.
For those who might hold pieces of this puzzle, Detective Herring can be reached at [email protected], or by calling (972) 721-2604. In addition, the department has made it possible to report anonymously by emailing [email protected], or by calling (972) 273-1010 any time of day and referencing the case number involved.
