Last night's shooting on Chaucer Place has ended with a capital murder charge against a South Dallas man, Dallas police announced.
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were called around 8:15 p.m. to the 7300 block of Chaucer Place, where they found 26-year-old Brandon Davis with gunshot wounds. Davis was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators identified 30-year-old D Mycole Boxley as the suspect. Police say Boxley was arrested, booked into the Dallas County Jail, and charged with capital murder. The case is recorded under number 018971-2026, according to the department.
Detectives are still working the case and have asked anyone with information to contact Detective K. Castoral at 214-671-3666 or by email at [email protected].
Chaucer Place Has Seen Deadly Violence Before
The shooting adds to a grim track record on the block. In April 2024, another fatal shooting on Chaucer Place drew investigators to the same street. Hoodline coverage noted that Chaucer Place has periodically been the focus of homicide investigations.
What A Capital Murder Charge Means In Texas
Boxley is facing a capital murder charge, which under Texas law is a capital felony that can carry life without parole or, in certain circumstances, the death penalty. The specific conditions that turn a murder into a capital offense are outlined in Texas Penal Code Sec 19.03.
The investigation remains active, and Dallas police say they will release additional details as they become available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the homicide unit using the number provided above.
