Man found fatally shot at Dallas homeless encampment, police say

Dallas police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot at a homeless encampment Sunday morning.

Officers were called about 8:45 a.m. to the 1700 block of Chestnut Street, on the border of Deep Ellum and South Dallas, police said.

The man, identified as Lonnie Lewis, was found with a gunshot wound to his left bicep, investigators said.

What led to the shooting is not known, police said.

Anyone with information about the case may contact Detective Scott Sayers at 214-283-4849 or scott.sayers@dallascityhall.com and refer to case No. 132318-2021.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. Anonymous tips may be submitted 214-373-8477.