On July 5, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Dallas police officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 1400 block of Peru Street. Upon arrival, they discovered 50-year-old Walter Smith Jr. deceased from a gunshot wound inside the home. Investigators determined that Smith had been shot during the overnight hours.
Following an investigation, on July 18, 2023, a 15-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Smith's death.
Due to the suspect's juvenile status, further details about his identity have not been released.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed information regarding the relationship between Smith and the suspect or the events that culminated in the fatal shooting. The Dallas Police Department continues to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact Detective Brewster Billings at 214-671-3584 or via email at [email protected], referencing case number 121710-2023.
