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Arrest Made After Man Found Dead In Dallas Construction Site, Police Say

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - An arrest has been made after a man was found dead at a construction site in Dallas Saturday afternoon, police said.

Police said they responded to a shooting call in the 10600 block of Grady lane and found the victim, 52-year-old Luis Cepeda Lopez, lying on an open field of the site.

According to police, SWAT had to be called to make sure the scene was safe for Dallas Fire-Rescue to approach the victim. Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the suspect was identified as 59-year-old Volney Woods. He was booked into Dallas County Jail on a murder charge.

Volney Woods mugshot
Volney Woods mugshot (Source: Dallas County Jail)

Further details have not yet been released as the investigation continues.

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