On March 22, 2020, Kaleb Simpson, a 20-year-old male from Dallas, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in the parking lot of Summerwood Cove Apartments in Far Northeast Dallas. Simpson was in a car with another individual when a dark-colored Nissan sedan pulled up behind them and opened fire. Simpson was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other person was shot in the hand and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The Dallas Police Department launched an investigation into the
incident and identified 19-year-old Julian Mekai Sesalem as a suspect in the murder. Another suspect, whose identity remains unknown, is also wanted in connection with the shooting. Surveillance footage captured a vehicle entering and exiting the apartment complex around the time of the shooting. The police have released photos of the suspects and are actively seeking information from the community to aid in their capture.
Despite ongoing efforts, the suspects remain at large, and the investigation continues. The Dallas Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and contact Detective Andrea Isom with the Homicide Unit. Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
The tragic death of Kaleb Simpson has left a community in mourning and a family seeking justice. The investigation remains open, and the police are committed to finding those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
