Erick Blakely, a 43-year-old Black male from Dallas, TX, tragically died on November 19, 2019. He was fatally shot at a gas station in North Dallas, specifically at the RaceTrac gas station in the 8100 block of Forest Lane, near Central Expressway. Blakely was taken to a local hospital after the shooting, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on November 18, 2019.
Witnesses reported seeing two men fleeing the scene and boarding a DART train. One of the suspects, 27-year-old Devonte Miles, was arrested later that evening on murder charges. Miles was held on a $250,000 bail. Despite the arrest, police continued their search for the second suspect involved in the shooting.
Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the second suspect. Detective Jacob White was the lead investigator on the case, and anyone with information was encouraged to contact him.
The case remains under investigation, and the search for the second suspect continues. The community and law enforcement remain committed to bringing justice for Erick Blakely and his family.
