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17-Year-Old Found Dead Inside Pickup Truck After Shooting In Dallas

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A 17-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in Dallas Tuesday, police say.

Police say officers responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Cedar Lake Drive at around 5:15 p.m. When they arrived, they found the teenager with a gunshot wound to his head inside a pickup truck.

The teen, later identified as Valdemar Esquivel, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the teen's death as a homicide and do not have any suspect(s) at this time as the investigation continues.

They're asking for the public's assistance with information regarding this death and encourage anyone to contact Detective Abel Lopez at 214-671-3676 or via email: abel.lopez@dallascityhall.com. Please refer to case no. 122745-2019.

Additionally, Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214.373.TIPS (8477)

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