Steven Frank Valadez, a 34-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically found shot to death in his vehicle in Central Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2021. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, around 2 a.m., when police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 block of Wilbur Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Valadez with multiple gunshot wounds inside his SUV.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Steven Frank Valadez's death revealed that he was not the driver of the vehicle, despite it being registered in his name. Surveillance footage showed a suspect driving Valadez's SUV and parking it on Wilbur Street. The suspect then called someone and left the scene in a black sedan, leaving Valadez to die in the passenger seat. The suspect was later identified as Alexander Bonilla, thanks to tips from viewers of FOX 4's Trackdown segment. As of the latest updates, Bonilla remains at large, and the police are actively working to apprehend him.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Detective John Valdez of the Dallas Police Department has been leading the investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. Despite the efforts of the police and the community, the case remains unsolved, and the family of Steven Frank Valadez continues to seek justice for their loved one.
