Dimarcues Burks Ballard, a 27-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2017. He was fatally shot in the city's southwest area while talking to 26-year-old Leandrew Cordell Hicks. According to witnesses, Hicks pulled out a gun and shot Ballard before fleeing the scene in a dark-green Honda Accord.
Ballard was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics who had already been treating him when police arrived.
Hours after the shooting, Hicks was arrested without incident in Missouri City, about 5 miles away from the crime scene. He was charged with murder and taken into custody. The preliminary court appearance for Hicks was scheduled for the following day, February 9, 2017. The case was brought before the 183rd State District Court, where Hicks faced charges for Ballard's killing.
The investigation revealed that Hicks and Ballard knew each other, and the altercation that led to Ballard's death occurred in Ballard's driveway. The swift arrest of Hicks was a result of the collaborative efforts of the Houston Police Department and the community's cooperation in providing crucial information.
The tragic death of Dimarcues Ballard and the subsequent arrest of Leandrew Hicks brought attention to the issue of gun violence in Houston and the importance of community involvement in solving such cases. The case also highlighted the need for continued efforts to address and prevent violent crimes in the area.
