Dallas, Texas – Dallas police are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred Friday afternoon in the Stemmons Corridor area, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The incident, which is being treated as an apparent murder-suicide, has left the authorities working tirelessly to uncover the details behind this devastating event.
Law enforcement officials were called to the 1800 block of W. Mockingbird Lane at approximately 2 p.m. in response to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, 26-year-old Dmarcus Lott succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other individual involved, 42-year-old Roy Bell, was rushed to a local hospital where he later passed away.
Initial investigations have revealed that Lott and Bell were engaged in a heated argument in the parking lot of a business at the time of the incident. Subsequently, it was determined that Bell had fatally shot Lott before turning the gun on himself. The authorities have disclosed that the victim and the suspect were acquainted with each other.
As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Detective Clark can be reached at 214-671-3685 or cody.clark@dallaspolice.gov with any relevant information that could aid in the ongoing investigation.
The details surrounding this tragic murder-suicide in the Stemmons Corridor area continue to unfold as the authorities persist in their efforts to understand the circumstances that led to this devastating loss of life.