Police investigating after man found shot to death in Dallas welfare check

Police are currently on the lookout for a gunman following a tragic incident where a man was discovered fatally wounded by gunfire outside a residence in a Dallas neighborhood overnight.

The Dallas Police Department received a call regarding a welfare check around 12:45 a.m., prompting officers to respond to the 1700 block of Mentor Avenue.

Upon arrival, law enforcement found 31-year-old Christopher Hawkins lying on the ground outside a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Despite efforts by medical personnel to save him, Hawkins succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The Dallas Police’s SWAT Unit executed a search warrant at the residence but did not locate anyone inside, as reported by authorities.

The fatal shooting remains under investigation. Individuals with any pertinent information are urged to contact Detective Phillip Wheeler at 214-671-3686 or via email at phillip.wheeler@dallaspolice.gov.