Corey Sanders, a 38-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on September 17, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at the Sunoco Food Mart on Highway 175 and St. Augustine in Pleasant Grove. The fatal shooting happened just after 6 p.m. when a fight broke out between two women, Jessica Henderson and Elizabeth Lovejoy. During the altercation, a man, later identified as Donald Ray Taylor, pulled out a gun and shot both Henderson and Sanders.
Sanders, who had children with Lovejoy, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Taylor, a 29-year-old African American male, fled the scene in a gold Honda CRV. He was later charged with capital murder for the deaths of Sanders and Henderson. The police have been actively seeking information from the public to locate Taylor and bring him to justice. Witnesses reported that Taylor was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans and goes by the street names "Junior" or "Black."
The Dallas Police Department has been working diligently to gather evidence and testimonies from witnesses who were present at the scene. They have urged anyone with information about Taylor's whereabouts to come forward. The case has garnered significant attention, and the police are determined to apprehend the suspect and ensure justice for the victims and their families.
In addition to the criminal investigation, there have been ongoing efforts to support the families of the victims. Community members have come together to offer condolences and assistance to the grieving families. The tragic loss of Corey Sanders has left a lasting impact on the community, and there is a collective hope that justice will be served.
