Darrius DeJon Rivers, a 29-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 31, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Rivers was fatally shot inside a residence on the 1200 block of Grant Street. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m., and when officers arrived at the scene, they found Rivers with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Rivers' death revealed that he was an unintended victim of a
shooting that was believed to be a retaliation for a murder that had occurred a year prior. The suspect, who fired indiscriminately into the house, did not know who he might hit. The shooter was described as a somewhat heavy-set individual who was seen casing the house before the shooting. The suspect then returned to his car, drove in front of the house, and opened fire, striking Rivers multiple times.
Dallas police released images of the suspect and the vehicle he was in, hoping that someone would recognize them and provide information leading to an arrest. Detective Antonio Machorro, who was leading the investigation, emphasized the importance of getting the suspect off the streets, as the person who fired the rounds did so without knowing their intended target. The police believe that the close-knit community in the neighborhood might be able to identify the suspect based on the video footage.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Rivers' death. The investigation is ongoing, and the police continue to seek information from the public to help solve the case. Crime Stoppers has offered a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect responsible for the murder of Darrius DeJon Rivers.
