Dakota Kamron Bawary, a 20-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 3, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Dakota was attending a large party at a residence on West Orem Drive when an altercation broke out between him and a group of individuals. The confrontation escalated, and one of the suspects fired multiple gunshots at Dakota, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Houston Police Department launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
Detectives from the HPD Homicide Division responded to the incident and found Dakota lying in the grassy median with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses at the scene attempted to perform CPR until paramedics arrived, but their efforts were in vain. The investigation revealed that Dakota was with several friends at the party, and the shooting occurred after the party had ended.
Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, the suspect or suspects responsible for Dakota's death have not been identified or arrested. The HPD and Crime Stoppers have offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect. The family of Dakota Bawary has also appealed to the public for help in identifying the individuals involved in the shooting.
The case remains open, and the HPD continues to seek information from the public to bring justice for Dakota Bawary. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
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: Houston Police Department News Release
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