On November 23, 2024, 19-year-old Dayton Jaqual Allen was fatally shot inside a short-term rental apartment in Arlington, Texas. The apartment, located near AT&T Stadium, had been rented by Allen to celebrate his 20th birthday, which was just hours away. Alongside Allen, 18-year-old Alexis Johniyah Tyler was also killed in the shooting. Both victims were found in the living room, having been shot multiple times.
Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and observing a group of individuals fleeing the scene in a white sedan. Arlington police believe the suspect or suspects were acquainted with the victims, as robbery has been ruled out as a motive. Investigators have recovered multiple shell casings from the scene, indicating that the assailant(s) intended to harm the victims. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking surveillance footage from the area to aid in the investigation.
Allen, known affectionately as "Day Day" by his family, was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, who had moved to Texas seeking a safer environment. He was passionate about rap music and basketball, and his mother described him as a "ray of sunshine" with a "smile to die for." His family is devastated by his untimely death and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Arlington community is mourning the loss of these two young lives. The incident has raised concerns about safety in short-term rental properties, especially those operating near entertainment districts. Local authorities are working diligently to solve the case and bring those responsible to justice.
