On December 2, 2019, at approximately 12:20 a.m., 34-year-old African American male Chris Washington was fatally shot at the Deep Ellum DART station in Dallas, Texas. The incident began with an altercation inside a DART train near Gaston Avenue and Good Latimer Expressway. As Washington exited the train, the assailant shot him multiple times in the head, resulting in his immediate death. The suspect fled the scene promptly after the shooting.
Following the incident, both DART and Dallas police departments initiated a comprehensive investigation. Authorities reviewed surveillance footage from cameras on the train and the station platform to identify the perpetrator. Despite these efforts, no arrests were made immediately following the incident. Chris Washington's family, including his uncle Kenneth Washington and father Mike Washington, publicly urged the suspect to come forward and emphasized the senselessness of the violence.
In the broader context, Dallas was experiencing a significant increase in homicides during 2019, with the city on pace to reach at least 200 homicides for the first time in over a decade. Community leaders expressed concern over the rising violence, particularly within the African American community, and called for increased vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to address the issue.
As of the latest available information, the suspect in Chris Washington's death remained at large, and the investigation was ongoing. Authorities continued to encourage anyone with information about the incident to contact DART Police at 214-928-6300.
