On August 10, 2017, at approximately 12:29 p.m., Dallas police officers responded to a call at a motel located at 109 West Overton Road. Upon arrival, they discovered Gregory Wallace, a 33-year-old Black male, deceased inside one of the motel rooms. He had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Further investigation revealed that his 2001 green Honda Civic, bearing temporary Texas paper tag number 746681, was missing from the scene.
Through the course of their investigation, detectives identified Chris Betts, a 20-year-old Black male, as the primary suspect in the murder of Gregory Wallace. With assistance from the United States Marshal Service, Betts was located and apprehended in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on unrelated warrants. Subsequently, he was also charged with capital murder in connection to Wallace's death. His bond was set at $500,000.
The arrest affidavit provided detailed information linking Betts to the crime, though specific motives and circumstances surrounding the incident were not disclosed in the available sources. The Dallas Police Department encouraged anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact Homicide Detective Brian Tabor, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in solving such crimes.
In memory of Gregory Wallace, age 33, who was lost to gun violence on August 10, 2017, in Dallas, Texas, an online memorial was created where individuals could light virtual candles and share their condolences. As of the latest update, 870 candles had been lit in his honor, reflecting the community's mourning and remembrance of his life.
