On the afternoon of Sunday, December 21, 2025, a violent incident unfolded in the Pleasant Grove area of Southeast Dallas, Texas, claiming the life of a promising young athlete. Officers from the Dallas Police Department were dispatched around 4:15 p.m. to the 100 block of South Murdeaux Lane following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival at an apartment complex, they discovered a 25-year-old male, Matthew Moore, suffering from a gunshot wound near a stairwell.
First responders from Dallas Fire-Rescue immediately transported him to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
Moore was widely recognized in his community as a dedicated amateur boxer with aspirations of turning professional. He trained rigorously at Chapa's Boxing Gym in Rockwall, often commuting an hour each way to hone his craft. His coach described him as a natural leader and a "coach's dream" who inspired fellow athletes with his work ethic. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Moore was a devoted father whose life centered around his five-year-old daughter. Friends and family recalled that he frequently brought her to the gym, where she would stay by his side during his training sessions.
As the investigation commenced under case number 182067-2025, homicide detectives began searching for answers regarding the circumstances of the slaying. In the days following the shooting, authorities had not yet identified a suspect or determined a motive for the crime. Moore's father stated that his son was unarmed when he was killed. The Dallas Police Department, led by Detective Timothy Johnston, appealed to the public for any leads that could assist in solving the case, leaving a grieving family and the local boxing community waiting for justice.
