Malik Jaheim Woods, a 21-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 27, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. He was one of three victims in a shooting incident at the Timbers Apartments in Far North Dallas. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. when Dallas police officers responded to a call and found Woods lying in a breezeway with a gunshot wound. Two other victims, Davion Lawrence and Zamaurius Debase , were also found with gunshot wounds inside an apartment.
Lawrence died at the scene, while Debase was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries on June 1, 2022.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Dallas police have not released any information about possible suspects, and the case remains open. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
In addition to the ongoing investigation, there is a separate legal case involving Malik Jaheim Woods. On June 7, 2022, Woods was indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and laundering monetary instruments. He entered a guilty plea to these charges on July 18, 2023. The case is United States v. Woods, 3:22-CR-227-K , and Woods is currently in custody awaiting sentencing.
The tragic death of Malik Jaheim Woods has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community. His funeral was held on June 8, 2022, at Emmanuel Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Waxahachie, Texas, and he was laid to rest at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas.
