Dallas police confirmed that a 56-year-old man died following an early morning shooting in the southern part of the city. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on July 2 in the 3500 block of La France Street.
Officers responded to the scene after receiving a call about the shooting. Upon arrival, they located the victim, identified as Charles Baldwin. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel transported Baldwin to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
According to a preliminary investigation, Baldwin was shot by a suspect who was known to him. Police have not released the identity of the suspect or further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting. The investigation remains active.
The case will be referred to a grand jury. Under Texas law, homicide cases where a potential justification or legal defense might apply are often presented to a grand jury to determine if criminal charges are warranted.
