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Teen found shot in Dallas, dies in hospital, police say

Police said they responded to a shooting call at in the 3600 block of Legendary Lane, near Highway 67 and Polk Street on Saturday, May 6.
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DALLAS — Dallas police are investigating a shooting that killed a teenager on Saturday, May 6. 

Police said they responded to a shooting call at 4:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Legendary Lane, near Highway 67 and Polk Street.

When officers arrived, they found a boy, later identified as 16-year-old Alexis Benitez Gonzalez, who was shot. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

Another person was also injured in the shooting. Police said she was taken to a hospital and her injury was not life-threatening.

Police have yet to release details of what led to the fatal shooting. 

Anyone with any knowledge about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Kimberly Mayfield either by calling 214-671-3646 or emailing Kimberly.Mayfield@dallaspolice.gov

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