Sir Robert Wesley Dixon, a 17-year-old male from Ferris, Texas, tragically lost his life on May 10, 2025, in a shooting incident at Jerry Watson Memorial Park. The young victim, who was born in Phoenix, Arizona, was shot in the neck during a violent altercation involving multiple individuals. The confrontation reportedly stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two groups that escalated into gunfire.
Authorities confirmed that Dixon was struck by a juvenile suspect during the exchange.
Following the incident, law enforcement officials launched an extensive investigation, leading to multiple arrests. A total of five individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Among those arrested was 32-year-old Donald Lofton Jr., who was apprehended in Waxahachie. Lofton faces charges of failure to report a felony and tampering with physical evidence. Investigators executed a search warrant on Lofton's home and vehicle, which was allegedly used to flee the scene.
Authorities also impounded a vehicle registered to an 18-year-old female, which was occupied by the juvenile suspect and several other individuals at the time of the shooting. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a firearm believed to be the murder weapon. Forensic analysis is currently being conducted to confirm its involvement in the crime.
In a shocking development, police revealed that one of the suspects arrested in connection with the shooting was Dixon’s own twin brother, Mister Donald Dwayne Dixon. Reports indicate that after Sir Robert Wesley Dixon was shot, his twin brother retrieved the firearm and fired multiple rounds at the juvenile suspect believed to have fired the initial shot. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Family and friends of Sir Robert Wesley Dixon are mourning his loss, with funeral services scheduled to take place at Lucille Missionary Baptist Church in Palmer, Texas. A visitation will be held at Green Funeral Home in Red Oak, Texas, prior to the service. The community has come together to support Dixon’s family, with efforts underway to raise funds for funeral expenses.
