Tenery Walker, a 46-year-old male from Dallas, Texas, tragically died on December 1, 2022. He was employed at a Family Dollar store on Ledbetter Drive in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Walker was shot and killed by Diavian Roberts, a 22-year-old suspect, after Walker had asked Roberts to leave the store. This confrontation led to Roberts shooting Walker in the back of the store, resulting in Walker's death.
Walker had only been working at the Family Dollar for a few months and left behind five children and two stepchildren.
Following the incident, Dallas police launched an investigation and released surveillance images of the suspect to the public. Roberts remained at large for several days before being arrested by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force on December 4, 2022. Roberts was charged with the murder of Tenery Walker and is currently held in the Dallas County Jail. The investigation revealed that Roberts had a prior history of being asked to leave the store by Walker, which escalated to the fatal shooting.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the circumstances of the confrontation and the subsequent arrest of Roberts. The family of Tenery Walker has expressed their grief and loss, highlighting Walker's dedication to his job and his role as a father. The legal proceedings against Roberts are ongoing, and the community continues to seek justice for Tenery Walker's untimely death.
