Last Saturday, a shooting in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of southern Dallas left one man wounded and has police searching for an unidentified gunman.
Officers were called out around 3:09 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound in the 2100 block of Village Way, near South Lancaster Road and East Kiest Boulevard. Dallas Fire-Rescue took him to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. A preliminary investigation indicates he was shot by an unknown suspect, and detectives say the case remains active, according to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Police have not released any details identifying the victim or describing the suspect.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded in Cedar Crest, a pocket of East Oak Cliff just south of downtown near Kiest Park. The broader East Oak Cliff area has seen other recent violence, including a deadly shooting reported in May, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Investigation status
Dallas police say detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and any evidence that might point them to the shooter. Officers have not provided a description of the suspect, and the investigation is still underway, per FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
How to help
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Dallas Police Department. For non-emergency tips, the department lists its headquarters number as (214) 671-3000 on its public blog. Visit the Dallas Police Department blog for contact details and potential updates on the case.
