On May 9, 2022, 18-year-old Semaj Mills was fatally shot in the neck at a 7-Eleven store in east Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. Officers found Mills shortly before 8 a.m. and he was transported to a nearby hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue, where he later died from his injuries. The Dallas Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, but initially did not identify any suspects.
In connection with Semaj Mills' death, Dallas police arrested two teenage boys, including a
14-year-old, on suspicion of involvement in the shooting. The arrests were made shortly after the incident, and the investigation continued to determine the full circumstances surrounding Mills' death.
The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, as detectives worked to gather evidence and identify any additional individuals involved. The Dallas Police Department urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Despite the arrests, the investigation into Semaj Mills' murder remained ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek justice for the young victim and his family. The tragic loss of Mills, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity, highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area and the need for community cooperation in solving such cases.
