On January 23, 2024, at approximately 5:35 PM, Dallas police officers responded to a shooting incident in the 3500 block of Fawn Valley Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered that 27-year-old Randy Mota-Bastida and another man had been shot following an altercation. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where Mota-Bastida succumbed to his injuries. The second victim was reported to be in stable condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Mota-Bastida had been involved in a physical confrontation with the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Jonathan Gutierrez. During the altercation, Gutierrez allegedly produced a firearm and shot both Mota-Bastida and the second victim. Following the shooting, Gutierrez fled the scene. An arrest warrant for murder was subsequently issued for Gutierrez, and the Dallas Police Department has been actively seeking his whereabouts.
Family members of Mota-Bastida have expressed their grief and fear following the incident. One relative recounted being present during the shooting, stating that after hearing someone calling for Randy outside, they went out and encountered Gutierrez firing shots indiscriminately. The family has described Mota-Bastida as a cheerful and extroverted individual who enjoyed joking around.
As of now, there have been no reports confirming the arrest of Jonathan Gutierrez. The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information regarding Gutierrez's whereabouts to contact Detective Fernando Silva at 214-608-2832 or via email at [email protected].
