On the night of January 17, 2023, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting incident in the 4300 block of Spring Avenue, located west of Parkdale Lake and southeast of Cotton Bowl Stadium. Upon arrival, officers discovered that an unknown assailant had fired into a residence, striking two individuals. One of the victims, identified as 52-year-old James Edward Deckard, was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The second victim sustained injuries but declined hospitalization.
Following the incident, the Dallas Police Department initiated an investigation under case number 010272-2023. Detectives sought assistance from the public, encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Theodore Gross at 214-671-3143 or via email at [email protected].
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects related to the shooting. The case remains open, with authorities continuing their efforts to gather information and bring those responsible to justice.
In the wake of his passing, an obituary for James Edward Deckard was published, noting his birth on August 12, 1970, and his death on January 17, 2023. Services were held at the Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas, with a viewing on January 26 and a funeral service on January 27.
