The Dallas community is grappling with the tragic loss of a young life following a shooting in the 6000 block of Military Parkway. Last Friday, Dallas Police were called to the scene of a violent incident that left 17-year-old Angel Celis-Reyes fatally wounded. According to the Dallas Police Department, the shooter or shooters remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
Emergency services, including Dallas Fire-Rescue, were dispatched to provide aid. Despite rapid response and transport to a local hospital, Celis-Reyes succumbed to the injuries. The loss of someone so young resonates as a stark reminder of the senseless brutality that can abruptly end the promise of youth, and the horror that such violence can strike down someone’s child, friend, or classmate. It’s a tale all too common, and each time it unfolds, it leaves questions that struggle to find answers amidst widespread community grief…