Jasmond Jaz Sanchez, a 29-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on October 31, 2021, in Dallas, TX. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Coombs Street, near Al Lipscomb Way and South Malcolm X Boulevard in South Dallas. According to police reports, Sanchez was involved in a physical altercation with 28-year-old Kevontre Jawauna Jones, who allegedly shot Sanchez multiple times during the fight.
Sanchez was immediately transferred to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Jones fled the scene in a car with a juvenile and later called 911 to report the shooting. During the investigation, Jones claimed he shot Sanchez out of fear for his life, stating that Sanchez had attacked him and tried to force his way into Jones' car. However, both their mothers confirmed that Sanchez and Jones had known each other for years and had been friends, although they had recently been on bad terms.
Jones was arrested the following day and charged with murder. He remains in custody at the Dallas County Jail, with bail set at $250,500. Additionally, Jones is also facing charges related to drug possession. Detectives noted that Jones had allegedly threatened to kill Sanchez several times before the incident.
The case is still under investigation, and Jones is awaiting trial for the murder of Jasmond Jaz Sanchez. The tragic death of Sanchez has left his family and friends grieving, and they continue to seek justice for his untimely passing.
