On March 30, 2016, Deandre Shawn Bush, a 27-year-old male from Texarkana, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in the 2000 block of West 18th Street. Bush was found slumped over in the front seat of his vehicle, with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The police believe that he was shot through the open driver's side window from a close distance.
Bush's body was sent to the Medical Examiner's Office in Dallas for an autopsy.
The investigation led to the arrest of Warrick Dunn, an 18-year-old from Ashdown, Arkansas. Dunn was arrested on March 31, 2016, and charged with first-degree murder. According to the police, Dunn shot Bush during an attempted robbery and also shot Bush's pit bull once in the chest. Dunn later pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
The motive behind the murder was determined to be robbery, and Dunn provided police with the .45 caliber Smith&Wesson pistol used in the crime. The investigation was swift, with Dunn being arrested within 24 hours of the incident. The police worked diligently to solve both this case and another unrelated homicide that occurred in Texarkana on the same day.
Bush's death was a tragic event that shook the community, and the swift actions of the police in apprehending the suspect were commendable. The case highlighted the importance of community cooperation in solving crimes and bringing justice to victims and their families.
