Southeast Dallas murder leads to overnight SWAT standoff

The Brief

  • A murder investigation in Southeast Dallas led to a standoff with a SWAT team Saturday night into Sunday morning.
  • The victim was shot inside a vehicle on Alcorn Avenue and pronounced dead after crashing his vehicle nearby.
  • SWAT was called after investigators found bullet casings near a nearby home and a person inside refused to leave the home.

DALLAS A murder in Southeast Dallas prompted a standoff with a SWAT team late Saturday night.

Murder in Southeast Dallas

What we know:

Dallas Police were notified just before midnight that a man was shot inside a vehicle on Alcorn Ave. near Great Trinity Forest Way.

Investigators say the victim tried to drive away from the shooter before crashing his vehicle. He died at the scene.

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