On July 13, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., 36-year-old Noe Martinez Perez was fatally shot near the front door of a residence in the 6300 block of Hollis Avenue in South Dallas, Texas. Upon arrival, Dallas Police Department officers found Perez unresponsive; he was pronounced dead at the scene by Dallas Fire and Rescue.
The initial investigation did not immediately identify any suspects or motives. However, on October 28, 2024, 48-year-old Hector Vargas was arrested by the U.S.
Marshals Service and charged with murder in connection with Perez's death. Details regarding the relationship between Vargas and Perez, as well as the circumstances leading to the shooting, have not been publicly disclosed.
The tragic death of Noe Martinez Perez has deeply affected his family and the local community. An online memorial was created in his honor, where friends and loved ones have shared their condolences and memories.
As the legal proceedings against Hector Vargas continue, the community remains attentive to developments in the case, seeking justice for Perez and his family. The Dallas Police Department continues to encourage anyone with additional information related to the incident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
