Dallas police are seeking leads in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Coriesha Bradford, who was killed and eight others injured during a shooting incident following a party in South Dallas. The incident occurred in the 4500 block of Collins Avenue on April 14th.
Victim and Incident Details
Coriesha Bradford, affectionately known as RiRi to her family and friends, tragically lost her life in the shooting. The incident took place amidst a gathering of dozens of people from East Dallas, who were celebrating and socializing on the street.
Detective Eric Barnes of the Dallas Police Department emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that someone fired shots, and after that multiple individuals began shooting. The indiscriminate violence resulted in Bradford’s death and injuries to several others.
Appeal for Community Assistance
Detective Barnes has appealed to the community, particularly those in East Dallas, for assistance in providing information about the perpetrators. He highlighted the importance of breaking the silence surrounding such incidents, stating, It’s always an unwritten code that people don’t talk to the police, but violence will continue to happen if the individuals that caused the violence are never brought into custody.
Suspect Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
In a related development, 28-year-old Christopher Jones was arrested in connection with the shooting. He faces charges of deadly conduct and possession of methamphetamine. Despite this arrest, the police underscored the need for additional information to fully resolve the case.
How to Help
Individuals with information regarding the shooting are urged to contact Detective Barnes at 214-283-4818. Providing critical information can assist law enforcement in bringing those responsible to justice and preventing further acts of violence in the community.
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