According to the Dallas Police Department, a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Marcus Johnson, was reportedly killed by a member of his own group.
Here are the key details from this tragic incident:
- The shooting took place at around 9 PM on Wednesday in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas.
- According to police, Marcus Johnson and several other individuals were standing outside when a black SUV drove by and opened fire.
- Johnson was struck by multiple bullets and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting, but they believe it may have been gang-related.
- The suspect vehicle has not been located, and no arrests have been made at this time.
This incident has left the Pleasant Grove community in shock and disbelief. As one resident stated, “It’s just devastating that a young life was taken like this. It’s senseless violence that needs to stop.”
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident in Dallas. According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 174 reported shootings in Dallas so far this year, resulting in 104 deaths. This is a significant increase from the same time period in 2023, where there were only 113 shootings and 73 deaths.
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