Body found in burned Mercedes in northwest Dallas

A body was found inside a burned car early Saturday in northwest Dallas.

Police responded about 3:10 a.m. to the 11000 block of Shady Trail, near Walnut Hill Lane, where Dallas Fire-Rescue had discovered a body after extinguishing a Mercedes Benz on fire.

According to investigators, the vehicle also had multiple bullet holes and shell casings were found around the vehicle.

The Dallas County medical examiner’s office has not identified the body. No additional information was available.

Anyone with information about the case may contact Detective Jacob White at 214-671-3690 or email jacob.white@dallaspolice.gov and refer to case No. 216615-2022.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. To make an anonymous tip, call 214-373-8477.