Dessire Allen, a 35-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on October 25, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. Allen was fatally shot in the head around 1:15 a.m. while she was sleeping in her apartment on the East Side of San Antonio. The incident occurred just an hour after the conclusion of her 35th birthday. At the time of her death, Allen was two months pregnant with her fourth child.
The gunman, identified as 32-year-old Desmond Leray Farr, allegedly opened fire from outside Allen's window before fleeing the scene. Allen was pronounced dead about an hour later at 2:05 a.m.
The motive behind the shooting was linked to an altercation that Farr had with a man who lived in the same apartment building as Allen earlier that night. Farr, who police say goes by the nickname "Chicago," had returned to the apartment complex to exact his revenge. Farr was arrested hours later and claimed his innocence, stating that he was not from Texas but from Illinois and had come to Texas to make a better life for himself. Despite his claims, Farr was taken into custody and charged with the murder of Dessire Allen.
The news of Allen's death left her friends and family in shock. Many took to social media to express their grief and remember her as a friendly and caring person who always stood up for others. Allen was described as a great mother to her three sons and someone who never turned anyone down. Her tragic death not only ended her life but also the life of her unborn child, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.
The investigation into Allen's death revealed that she may not have been the intended target. It was believed that the gunman had come to her apartment looking for her relative, who had been involved in an argument with Farr earlier that evening. Despite this, Allen became the victim of a senseless act of violence that took her life and the life of her unborn child. The case highlighted the devastating impact of gun violence and the need for justice for victims like Dessire Allen and their families.
