On May 15, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., 32-year-old César Alfonso Herrera Ávalos was fatally shot outside a business in the 4400 block of West Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas. An unidentified individual transported him to a local hospital in a private vehicle, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Herrera Ávalos was a husband and father of three children. His family expressed profound devastation over the unexpected loss.
A GoFundMe campaign titled "En memoria de César Alfonso 'El Pachuco'" was established to raise funds for his funeral expenses and to support his surviving spouse and children.
The Dallas Police Department conducted a preliminary investigation at the scene but did not immediately identify any suspects. As of May 17, 2024, no arrests had been made in connection with the homicide. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact Detective Paul Johnson at 469-271-6328 or via email at .
The investigation into Herrera Ávalos's death remains active, with detectives seeking surveillance footage and additional leads to identify the perpetrator(s). The community has been encouraged to assist law enforcement by providing any pertinent information that could aid in solving the case.
