Crime & Safety

Man Found Dead After Being Shot And Then Crashing Vehicle In Dallas, Police Say

Police said they responded to a shooting call where a man was reportedly shot multiple times in an exchange of gunfire.

(Jenna Fisher/Patch)

August 1, 2021

A man was found dead after Dallas police said he was involved in a shooting and then crashed his vehicle early Saturday.

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Police said they responded to a shooting call at around 12:15 a.m. in the 7300 block of Elam Road, where a man was reportedly shot multiple times in an exchange of gunfire.

About 10 minutes later, officers received a call about a crash involving the victim in the 1400 block of South Buckner Boulevard, police said.

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