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Christopher Michael Dew

Case from Irving, TX dated Jan 29, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Michael Dew

Male

Black / African American

Irving

TX

2016-01-29

29

Christopher

Michael Dew

08/02/2026

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On January 29, 2016, Christopher Michael Dew, a 29-year-old male of unknown ethnicity, was fatally shot by Irving, Texas police officers. Dew, who had a prior conviction for aggravated robbery in 2007, attempted to rob a check-cashing store on Esters Road in Irving. During the robbery, he took a female employee hostage and walked out to the parking lot with her. When police arrived, they found Dew holding the woman at gunpoint. Despite officers' orders to drop the weapon, Dew refused and was sub ...
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  • star-telegram: Suspect identified in fatal Irving robbery
  • star-telegram: Raw Video: Irving Police shoot suspect in hostage situation
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