Dallas police are investigating a deadly scene along Forest Lane after officers were flagged down last Friday about an unconscious man in the 8100 block in northeast Dallas. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man lying in the grass, and Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene. Detectives are treating the case as a homicide and have not released the victim's name while they work to notify his family.
Police confirm timeline and case number
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were called at about 5:52 p.m., and the investigation is documented under case number 031962-2026. The post lists Detective N. Marez, badge no. 10851, as the lead investigator and provides a tip line at 214-671-3673 and an email at [email protected] for anyone with information. The department says the probe is ongoing and that further details will be released after next-of-kin notification.
How to report tips
The Dallas Police Department is directing tipsters to its regular reporting resources and to North Texas Crime Stoppers while detectives work the case. As outlined on the Dallas Police Department website, the agency lists a headquarters number along with the North Texas Crime Stoppers hotline, 1-877-373-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers WebTips portal. The department says information from the public can assist detectives as the investigation continues.
Forest Lane's recent history
Forest Lane has seen deadly incidents before. In March 2024, a fatal shooting in the 9500 block raised fresh concerns about safety along the corridor. The Dallas Morning News reported that officers found a man who had been shot near the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway the previous year.
Investigation ongoing
The Dallas Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective N. Marez at 214-671-3673, in line with the department's blog. The incident remains documented under case number 031962-2026, and no additional information has been released. Officials urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has video to come forward to help detectives piece together what happened.
