Hector Jesus Salazar, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically gunned down on November 16, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on the 2400 block of Summer Place Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Hector Jesus Salazar with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.
The investigation revealed that while officers were responding to the fatal shooting, another individual arrived at Mansfield Methodist Hospital with a gunshot wound, though their injuries were not life-threatening. Detectives are working to determine if the two incidents are related.
The Arlington Police Department has been actively investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Detective Julia Hall at 817-459-5325 or to remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Hector Jesus Salazar, and there have been calls for justice and accountability for his untimely death. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are diligently working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to bring those responsible to justice.
