A Dallas man shot earlier this month on Lancaster Road has died from his injuries, and police are now investigating the case as a homicide.
Officers were called to the 3500 block of Lancaster Road at about 3:10 p.m. on June 3, where they found the victim and had him rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. According to DPD Beat, the man died on June 23. The death is listed under Dallas Police case number 079942-2026.
Detectives say a preliminary investigation indicates an unknown suspect shot the victim, then took off before officers arrived. The shooter has not been identified or located, and the inquiry remains active as investigators try to track the person down.
Dallas police have named Detective K. Castoral #10870 as the lead contact on the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 214-671-3666 or email [email protected].
Investigation and How to Help
Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has video from the area around the time of the attack. As outlined by the Dallas Police Department, tips can be submitted directly to the Homicide Unit or through Crime Stoppers.
Those who want to remain anonymous can use the Crime Stoppers hotline or the department’s online tip form. Police say even small details, like a vehicle description or suspicious activity seen nearby, could help piece together what happened.
Where This Fits in Dallas' Homicide Tally
This killing comes as Dallas continues to weigh its progress on violent crime. The Dallas Morning News reported that the city recorded 141 homicides in 2025, the lowest annual total since 2015.
Lancaster Road itself has seen deadly violence before. Last year, a separate S. Lancaster Road shooting led to an arrest, according to a report on a S. Lancaster Road shooting that led to an arrest. Police say the latest case on the 3500 block remains open as detectives chase leads and review evidence in the search for a suspect.
