Jakeivon Hatley, a 21-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, was fatally shot on July 4, 2015. He was sitting in his car at the intersection of Bruton Road and Buckner Boulevard in Pleasant Grove when he was shot around 5:20 p.m. Hatley was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. His mother, Lisa Shine, described him as a good kid who had just started to get his life together, having recently purchased a car and secured a good job.
The police described the suspect as a heavyset man between
the ages of 27 and 32, driving a tan or gold Mercury Grand Marquis. Investigators offered a $5,000 reward for anonymous tips leading to an arrest and indictment. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The tragic death of Jakeivon Hatley has left his family and community devastated. His mother expressed her grief and called for justice, hoping that no other family would have to endure such a loss. The investigation continues, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
