Hope Janicenassia Hensley, a 20-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was found shot in her apartment on June 21, 2021. At approximately 9:12 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 4700 block of Meadow Street. Upon arrival, police found Hensley with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The investigation revealed that Hensley was shot in the neck by a projectile that came through the window of her apartment.
Curtis Everett Jeter,
a 24-year-old man, was identified as the suspect in Hensley's murder. Jeter was also the suspect in an Amber Alert for two Dallas boys. On the night of June 21, 2021, Jeter surrendered to homicide detectives at Dallas Police Headquarters and was charged with murder. The family of Hensley reported that she had called child protective services three weeks prior to her death out of concern for her baby niece's health. Hensley's actions were motivated by love and concern for her niece, and she died protecting her niece.
The investigation into Hensley's death is ongoing, and questions have been raised about the security measures at the apartment complex where the shooting occurred. The level of security provided at the complex is being scrutinized to determine if the incident could have been prevented. The family of Hensley may seek justice and pursue legal claims and compensation for their loss if it is found that the apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors.
