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1 dead, 1 injured in shooting; Dallas police arrest 21-year-old

December 4, 2023 / 10:20 AM CST / CBS Texas

DALLAS – Police have arrested a 21-year-old in connection to an early morning shooting.

It happened on Dec. 4 in the 1300 block of Hartsdale Drive at around 1:15 a.m.

When police arrived to the home, there were two men outside with gunshot wounds. Both victims were taken to a local hospital, where 25-year-old Louis Martinez died from his injuries.

The other victim, a 48-year-old man, was last listed in stable condition.

The gunman, Juan Martinez, has been charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

There is no information about a possible motive.

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Julia Falcon

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