Crime & Safety
Dallas Police Classify Fatal Shooting As ‘Justifiable Homicide'
At around 11:39 a.m., Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting call at 3435 N. Winnetka Ave.
February 12, 2022
Dallas Police classified a fatal shooting on Saturday, February 12 as a justifiable homicide after the suspect said the victim and his brother pointed their guns at him.
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At around 11:39 a.m., Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting call at 3435 N. Winnetka Ave.
Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect, Christopher Johnson, 26, who told officers that he had shot someone who was shooting at pointed a gun at him. The victim, Gavino Lorta, 25, was transported to an area hospital by personal vehicle.
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