A serene morning at a Dallas, Texas shopping center was shattered when four gunmen in a red Nissan Sentra opened fire on unsuspecting bystanders.
The Dallas Police Department reported that the attack, which took place just after 9 a.m. on December 27, 2023, claimed the lives of 51-year-old Moreland Smith and 22-year-old Jamarcus Irving.
Smith, who had been at the center to eat breakfast, and Irving were caught in the gunfire as the assailants unleashed a hail of gunfire into the crowd.
Stephanie Sharpe, sister of the late Moreland Smith, described a scene of chaos as people tried to find safety.
In the wake of the incident, a memorial was established at the site, paying tribute to the lives lost. The Dallas Police Department is vigorously pursuing the suspects, who remain at large.
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, a month after the incident, police released security footage in hopes of gathering leads. A $5,000 Crimestoppers reward has been offered for information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects.
The footage shows the moment the red sedan pulled into the shopping center’s parking lot, and the gunmen, hooded and masked, exited the vehicle and began firing. This evidence has become a crucial component of the ongoing investigation.