Courtesy of Dallas Police
A suspect in the Deep Ellum shootings case was booked into Dallas County Jail this week.
David Yancy, 31, turned himself in to Dallas police on Nov. 4 and is facing seven counts of aggravated assault — mass shooting charges (first-degree felonies), plus probation violation. The DPD Beat also reports that there is a federal charge in connection with the case as well.
Dallas police previously asked the public’s help in identifying Yancy, who was seen on video in the 2600 block of Main Street pulling out a gun from his pants.
To recap: The shootings took place in the early hours of Nov. 1 in the 2600 block of Elm Street, in the 2600 block of Main Street and in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street. Police identified 19 victims, of whom 15 were injured and four died. Those who died were 25-year-old Anthony Martin, 28-year-old Unique Benjamin, 21-year-old Kaniesa Scott and 20-year-old Isaiah Boling.
Those with information should contact Sgt. Boz Rojas at (214) 671-3598 or by email at boz.rojas@dallaspolice.gov.
