On January 26, 2025, 18-year-old James “Tristan” Rust, a white male, was fatally shot in the 3600 block of Moonstone Drive in Dallas, Texas. Officers from the Dallas Police Department responded to a shooting call around 1:23 p.m. Upon arrival, they found that James “Tristan” Rust had been shot. He was transported to a hospital by a private vehicle, where he was pronounced deceased.
James “Tristan” Rust was born on August 1, 2006, in Grapevine, Texas, to Moria Diane Rust and James “Jamie” Scott Rust. He grew up in Haltom City, Texas, living with his father and grandparents. Tristan attended Haltom High School and was passionate about sports, playing basketball, baseball, and football. He was known for his lively personality and love for making people laugh. Tristan had a close bond with his cousins, especially Gavin and Aubrey, whom he considered siblings. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.
Initially, no suspect information was available following the shooting. However, on February 10, 2025, 18-year-old Nygel Page was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force in connection with the case. He was charged with murder.
The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Christian at 469-670-4735 or via email at.
