David Deshawn Stewart, a 27-year-old African American man from Dallas, TX, tragically lost his life on June 26, 2022. Stewart was found shot dead in his Northeast Dallas apartment along with Jimena Iliannid Nunez Sandoval, 24, who was also killed in the incident. The bodies were discovered three days after the shooting, with two young children under the age of five found at the scene.
The children had been left alone with the bodies for an extended period before their discovery.
Dallas Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fight and gunshots at Stewart's apartment on June 26, 2022. Initially, officers left the scene after receiving no response to their knocks. However, subsequent investigations revealed surveillance footage showing three individuals approaching the apartment and confronting Stewart at the door before firing a shot. The assailants forced their way into the apartment and returned multiple times throughout the night, taking bags from the home.
Quincy Edwards, 19, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of Stewart and Sandoval. Edwards was identified as one of the individuals involved in the robbery and shooting. He was booked into the Dallas County Jail with a bail set at $5,000,000. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking additional suspects involved in the crime.
The case has drawn significant attention, with Crime Stoppers offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. Detective Yahir Perez is leading the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Department.
David Deshawn Stewart is remembered by his family and friends as a loving father to two young daughters, Neveah and Leilah Stewart, and a cherished son, brother, and partner. His untimely death has left a profound impact on his loved ones and the community.
