DALLAS, TX – Dallas police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man in the Far North Dallas area Wednesday afternoon, with no arrests reported as the investigation continues.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 2:15 p.m. in the 14700 block of Preston Road, according to a Dallas Police Department news release. Upon arrival, they discovered Alexander Alton unresponsive at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the location, but Alton was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency response efforts.
The shooting occurred in a busy commercial area of Far North Dallas, though police have not released details about the circumstances leading to the incident or whether any witnesses have come forward.
Investigators have not announced any suspects or persons of interest in connection with Alton’s death. The Dallas Police Department’s homicide unit is leading the investigation.
Police have not disclosed a possible motive for the shooting or whether they believe it was a random act of violence or if Alton was specifically targeted.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Dallas Police Department. The department’s tip line accepts anonymous submissions from the public.
This marks another homicide case for Dallas police as the city continues to address violent crime concerns across various neighborhoods and districts.
