Dallas police arrest man, 25, in fatal shooting of 2-year-old in Oak Cliff in April
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old in Oak Cliff in April, police said in a news release Monday.
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Police said they responded to a reported shooting on April 23 in the 1700 block of Hemphill Drive, where they say they found a 2-year-old shot. The child was taken to a hospital, where they later died.
Dallas police said they were looking for a 25-year-old man who allegedly fled the scene of the shooting in April before officers arrived. Investigations into the man’s social media led police to an 18-year-old who was a known associate of the 25-year-old suspected shooter, police said.
Once his location was confirmed, police said they executed a search warrant and took both men into custody. Police said several firearms and illegal narcotics were also recovered during the search.
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“I’m incredibly thankful that this department was not only able to bring justice and closure to this incident but also make our streets safer by recovering firearms that were sure to be used in future crimes,” Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux said in the news release.
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The 25-year-old faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and making a firearm accessible to a child, causing death or serious bodily injury. The 18-year-old was arrested on a charge of possession of prohibited weapons.
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