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59-year-old woman found shot, killed in her car in Preston Hollow

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. E. Montenegro at 214-671-3624 or e.montenegro@dallascityhall.com.

A 59-year-old woman was found shot inside her car Monday evening in the Preston Hollow neighborhood, according to Dallas police. 

Officers said they found Leslie Squair Baker sitting in the driver's seat of her car as they responded to a shooting call around 5 p.m. on the 6100 block of Royalton Drive. The location is about two blocks from the intersection of Preston Road and Royal Lane.

She was taken to a local hospital by first responders, where she died from her injuries, according to police.

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Neighbors told WFAA the woman was driving home when the shooting happened.

She was Director of Marketing for Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, a part of Texas Health Resources.

The suspects are still at large, police said, and they are asking anyone with any information to contact Det. E. Montenegro at 214-671-3624 or   e.montenegro@dallascityhall.com.  

Crime Stoppers is also offering up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. Tipsters can call Crime Stoppers anytime at 214-373-8477.

Larry W. Robertson, president of Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery released the following statement:

“We’re shocked and heartbroken by Leslie’s senseless death. I personally have known and worked with Leslie for many years, and her tragic passing is very difficult to understand and accept. 

Leslie was part of the Texas Health Resources family for more than 20 years and had been in her current role since 2007. She quickly became a trusted, valued member of our family. During her time here, she was a key member of our administrative team, known as an intelligent, fair and compassionate leader who kept the care of patients as her guiding light.

During this tragic time, we send our heartfelt prayers, condolences and support to her husband and beloved children. We ask that everyone keep Leslie’s family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this tragic time.”

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