Roberto Escamilla Santoyo, a 26-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He was working as a trash pickup service worker at the Grand Estates at Kessler Park Apartments when he was attacked during a robbery. Escamilla Santoyo was shot, while another worker was pistol-whipped, and a third worker was unharmed.
The incident occurred around 10:18 p.m., and Escamilla Santoyo was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The investigation into Escamilla Santoyo's death revealed that the attackers stole the trash pickup truck and fled the scene on foot. Dallas homicide detectives have been actively searching for the suspects, but no arrests have been made so far. The truck used in the robbery was found abandoned in the 700 block of E. 5th Street and N. Ewing Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects park the truck and then run away.
As of now, the case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek justice for Roberto Escamilla Santoyo. The tragic loss of this young man has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this case and bring those responsible to justice.
