Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Struck in Head in Northwest Dallas

DALLAS, TX – The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance following a fatal assault early Sunday morning in Northwest Dallas.

The Incident

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance call in the 10200 block of Shady Trail, an industrial and commercial area located near the intersection of I-35E and W. Northwest Hwy.

Upon arrival, first responders found the victim, identified as 54-year-old Sergio Lopez, suffering from a severe head injury. Preliminary findings suggest that an unknown suspect struck Lopez in the head during the disturbance.

Investigation and Death

Dallas Fire-Rescue rushed Lopez to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead…

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