Paris Marquell, a 27-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 28, 2016, at the Extended Stay America Hotel on Coit Road in North Dallas. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on a Saturday night. Paris Marquell was transported from the hotel to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim's vehicle, a 2007 burgundy Chrysler 300 with the license plate CF2G526, was taken from the scene after the shooting.
The Dallas Police Department launched
an investigation into the murder of Paris Marquell. Detectives identified Demonte Laderrick Scaife, a 24-year-old African American male, as a person of interest. Scaife was believed to have been with the victim at the time of the shooting. He was described as 5'07" tall, weighing 150 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, black baseball cap, and black pants. The police sought the public's assistance in locating Scaife and Marquell's stolen vehicle.
Demonte Laderrick Scaife was eventually apprehended in Nolan County and arrested on a capital murder charge. He was held on a $1 million bond. The investigation revealed that Scaife may have had crucial information about the circumstances surrounding Paris Marquell's death. The Dallas Police Department continued to gather evidence and testimonies to build a case against Scaife, seeking justice for the untimely death of Paris Marquell.
