Suspect in Dallas homicide arrested, charged with deadly conduct

The Brief

  • A 44-year-old man died after being shot on Maple Avenue in Dallas yesterday afternoon.
  • Robert Simmons, 43, was arrested nearby and faces charges including deadly conduct and possession of a controlled substance.
  • The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

DALLAS Dallas Police have identified the suspect and victim in a homicide that happened Saturday afternoon in the Love Field area of Dallas.

Fatal Shooting in Dallas

What we know:

Police were called to the 4400 block of Maple Ave just after 2:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

When they arrived, they found 44-year-old Augustin Espinosa unresponsive, with a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived and police say the victim was pronounced dead.

The suspect, 43-year-old Robert Simmons, was arrested at a nearby restaurant.

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