Dallas police investigating the murder of andre rufus

Dallas police investigating the murder of Andre Rufus

DALLAS, TX – On Monday, January 17, 2022, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Dallas officers responded to a shooting call at 2800 West Davis Street. Officers arrived and found the victim, Andre Tyron Rufus, a 44-year old Black male, lying in the street with gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder are under investigation.

The Dallas Police Department Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance regarding this murder and is encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Theodore Gross, #9896, via phone at 214-671-3143 or via email at  theodore.gross@dallascityhall.com.  Please reference case number 010087-2022

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