On October 30, 2020, Cozie Arvalester-Jermaine Mathis, a 21-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, was shot and killed in the Claremont neighborhood. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a call at the 2400 block of Wildoak Drive. Upon arrival, they found Mathis suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately transported him to a local hospital.
Unfortunately, Mathis succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The Dallas Police Department launched an investigation into Mathis's death and identified 22-year-old Jonathan Deon Middleton as the suspect. Middleton was described as a 6'3' tall, 180-pound individual. The police department, along with the United States Marshal Task Force, actively searched for Middleton, urging anyone with information about the murder or Middleton's whereabouts to come forward.
Despite ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Mathis's death as of now. The Dallas homicide unit continues to seek information from the public, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. The case remains open, and the investigation is ongoing.
The tragic death of Cozie Arvalester-Jermaine Mathis has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community. The Dallas Police Department remains committed to solving this case and bringing justice to Mathis and his loved ones.
