Brijido Cisneros, a 38-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on December 25, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. The cause of death was a shooting incident that occurred early on Christmas morning at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 5910 Singleton Boulevard. According to police reports, Cisneros got into an argument with a 21-year-old store employee named Junior Shushay Mekonnen Gebremariam. The altercation escalated, and Gebremariam shot Cisneros multiple times in the chest.
Surveillance video captured the exchange between the two men, and Gebremariam remained at the scene and was promptly arrested for murder.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Dallas Police have asked anyone with additional information to come forward. Detective Patty Belew of the Homicide Unit is leading the investigation and can be contacted for further details.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime occurring on a major holiday and the swift arrest of the suspect. The community has expressed deep sorrow and condolences to Cisneros's family and friends, who remember him as a kind and caring individual who always looked out for others.
Cisneros's funeral services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and he was laid to rest at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. The incident has left a lasting impact on those who knew him and has raised questions about workplace violence and the need for better conflict resolution training for employees in high-stress environments.
