On May 15, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting in the 9500 block of Forest Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered 26-year-old Ktrell Rodgers suffering from gunshot wounds. Rodgers was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
In the initial aftermath, the suspect was unidentified, and authorities sought public assistance for information related to the case.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of two individuals: 30-year-old Desmond Gregoire and 29-year-old Miya Taylor. Both were charged with capital murder in connection with Rodgers' death. Gregoire faced additional charges, including unlawful carrying of a weapon, aggravated robbery, and evading arrest. At the time of his arrest, officers seized a backpack containing drugs, paraphernalia, and a firearm from Gregoire.
The arrests provided a significant breakthrough in the case, offering some measure of closure to the community and Rodgers' family. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued, with authorities urging anyone with further information to come forward.
