DALLAS POLICE ARREST TEEN IN FATAL SHOOTING OF CLASSMATE
Dallas, TX – A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of fellow teen Nathaniel Vazquez. The Dallas Police Department announced the arrest of Robert Whitney on May 8, 2025, following an investigation into Vazquez’s death.
Nathaniel Vazquez was reported missing on February 9, and his body was discovered the next day inside a vehicle on Elsie Faye Heggins Street, with evidence suggesting he died from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, creating shockwaves throughout his community and among his family, who had eagerly anticipated his graduation from the Texas Can Academy-Dallas this spring.
Whitney, who has been charged with murder, was booked into the Dallas County Jail shortly after his arrest, although no bond has been set. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, including whether Vazquez and Whitney knew each other.
As the investigation continues, family and friends of Vazquez have established a roadside memorial to honor his memory and mourn their loss. The Dallas Police have not disclosed further details surrounding the incident or the motive behind the shooting.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to this case to come forward. The investigation is ongoing as the Dallas community grapples with this heartbreaking event.
For more updates, stay tuned to local news outlets and the Dallas Police Department’s official communications.
Source: Dallas Police Department, FOX 4 News
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