Joseph Dangerfield-Williams III, a 35-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on the night of July 5, 2021, at an apartment complex in Arlington, Texas. The incident occurred around 10:23 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Cooper Street. Responding officers found Dangerfield-Williams III lying on the ground with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting was believed to have stemmed from a disturbance between two groups who lived within the apartment complex.
The Arlington Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the death of Joseph Dangerfield-Williams III. Detectives have not ruled out the possibility that the incident involved individuals participating in high-risk activities prior to the shooting. While there is a person of interest associated with the investigation, no suspect has been taken into custody. The case remains under active investigation, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Joseph Dangerfield-Williams III. The police have identified a person of interest but have not disclosed further details about the individual. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the deceased as Joseph Dangerfield-Williams III. The community and law enforcement continue to seek justice for the victim and his family.
