Theo Mann Stith, a 24-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on July 15, 2022, in his home located in the 600 block of Canyon Place, DeSoto, Texas. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when DeSoto police officers responded to a call reporting shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Theo Mann Stith deceased inside his home. Outside the residence, they discovered 23-year-old Xavier Dixon, also African American, with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Dixon was provided first aid at the scene and subsequently transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
The investigation into Theo Mann Stith's death led to the arrest of three suspects: 20-year-old Deharvian Arthur from Arlington, 23-year-old Calap Williams from Arlington, and 23-year-old Xavier Dixon from Dallas. All three individuals were charged with capital murder and held on individual bonds of $1 million. A fourth suspect, 22-year-old Edron Blacknell from Cedar Hill, remained at large at the time of the arrests. The police did not release any information regarding the motive behind the shooting or the relationships between the individuals involved.
The case garnered significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the involvement of multiple suspects. The DeSoto Police Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but no further details were provided about the motive or the events leading up to the incident. The suspects faced severe legal consequences, including the possibility of life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted of capital murder. The community of DeSoto, Texas, was left in shock and mourning over the loss of Theo Mann Stith, a young man whose life was cut short by this tragic event.
