Daniel Reginald Delarosa Mathis, a 19-year-old male from Mesquite, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2021. On that fateful night, Mesquite Police Officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 10:51 p.m. in the 2000 block of Cantura Drive in Mesquite. Upon arrival, they found Daniel Mathis on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite being transported to a local hospital in serious condition, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
The investigation into Daniel Mathis's death led to the arrest of four suspects. The individuals involved in this heinous crime were identified as 19-year-old Rashaud Holmes, 18-year-old Donterious Lockhart, 19-year-old Timothy Johnson, and 20-year-old Nicholas Mayberry. All four suspects were charged with capital murder and were taken into custody by Mesquite Police officials. They are currently being held in the Dallas County jail.
The case garnered significant attention, and authorities offered a $5,000 reward from CrimeStoppers for information leading to the whereabouts of Rashaud Holmes, who was initially at large. The arrests of the suspects were a result of diligent police work and community cooperation. The tragic loss of Daniel Mathis has left a lasting impact on his family and the Mesquite community, as they continue to seek justice for the young man's untimely death.
