On October 22, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 9600 block of Skillman Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered 25-year-old Jamarkus Holmes in the parking lot of a business in the 10000 block of Forest Lane. Holmes had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Holmes had been involved in an argument with an unidentified male suspect.
During the altercation, the suspect produced a firearm and shot Holmes. The suspect then fled the scene before police arrived.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Holmes's death. The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the incident and is actively seeking information from the public. Detective John Valdez is leading the investigation and can be contacted at [email protected].
Holmes's death has left a void in his community, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
