Avery Burns, a 38-year-old Black male, was found dead on August 30, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas Police Department responded to a shooting call at approximately 12:42 p.m. at 1661 Bending Oaks Trail. Upon arrival, officers discovered the rear door of the residence partially open and found Avery Burns lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner's office identified the victim through fingerprint analysis.
The investigation into Avery Burns' death led to the arrest of two suspects. On August 31, 2021, Lusmarly Rivera, a 44-year-old Latin female, and Juan Barboza-Banuelos, a 30-year-old Latin male, were taken into custody. Both suspects were charged with murder and are currently held in the Dallas County Jail. Rivera's bail was set at $100,000, while Barboza-Banuelos' bail was set at $150,000. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder of Avery Burns remain under investigation by the Dallas Police Department's Homicide Unit.
The tragic death of Avery Burns has left the community in shock and mourning. Friends and family members have expressed their grief and shared memories of Avery on various online memorials. The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover the full details of the events leading up to the fatal shooting. The Homicide Unit is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving this case.
