Carter HS football player killed during robbery in Dallas, police say

A Dallas high school community is grieving the tragic loss of one of its students following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a robbery.

On Sunday night, Dallas Police responded to a shooting incident in the 2700 block of Easter Avenue.

Jasmine Corbin, a resident in the area, recounted hearing a loud noise while watching TV with her 2-year-old son. She described the sound as a “really, really loud boom” followed by a power outage. Concerned, she contacted the police and retrieved her weapon before going outside to investigate.

Upon stepping outside, Corbin discovered her car had been hit by another vehicle, which had come to a stop in her neighbor’s yard. Police arriving at the scene found a crashed car and the driver, identified as 17-year-old Keymere McCriston, shot inside the vehicle.

Corbin described the driver as lifeless, while the teenage passenger was visibly distraught. According to her account, the passenger was screaming that his brother had been shot, indicating they were attempting to escape a dangerous situation that tragically ended in violence.

Dallas Fire Rescue transported McCriston to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The passenger was treated and released. Dallas police confirmed that both individuals were shot during a robbery.

The deceased, Keymere McCriston, was a 6-foot, 300-pound offensive lineman on the Carter High School varsity football team. The team has been honoring his memory on social media platforms.

Dallas ISD announced that mental health services would be available at Carter High School throughout the week to support students and staff in processing the loss.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Ronald Kramer at 214-671-3608 or Ronald.kramer@dallaspolice.gov.