On November 23, 2024, 18-year-old Alexis Johniyah Tyler from Mesquite, Texas, tragically lost her life in a shooting at an Airbnb-style rental in Arlington's Entertainment District. The incident occurred around 10:22 p.m. in the 600 block of Slaughter Street. Alexis was found unresponsive inside the apartment, along with a 19-year-old man who was celebrating his 20th birthday. Both victims had been shot multiple times.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and observing several individuals fleeing the scene in a white sedan. Investigators recovered multiple shell casings from the area, indicating that the assailant(s) intended to harm the victims. Robbery has been ruled out as a motive, and authorities believe the suspect(s) may have known the victims.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identities of the suspects remain unknown. The Arlington Police Department is actively seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Dixon at 817-459-5579 or provide tips anonymously at 817-469-8477.
Alexis Tyler was a recent graduate of Mesquite High School and was studying to become a medical assistant. Her family described her as a straight-A student and a "good child all around." Her mother, Ruth Cole, expressed the family's anguish over the loss and the ongoing search for justice.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, with local residents and authorities working together to find those responsible for the deaths of Alexis Tyler and her companion. The Arlington Police Department continues to investigate the incident, reviewing surveillance footage and gathering evidence to identify and apprehend the suspects.
