DENTON, Texas — North Texas officers are investigating a late-night shooting that left one person dead, according to the Denton Police Department.
At 11:37 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Denton police and fire responded to an unconscious person call near Denia Park at Roselawn Drive and Bernard Street. The 911 caller reported that a male driver was unresponsive, and there was a bullet hole in the vehicle’s window, police say.
First responders found the victim, who reportedly sustained an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital for treatment, and he was later pronounced dead, police say. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man as Ely Mendez-Gomez.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective Hunter Gay at (940) 349-7793. To anonymously report a tip, please call Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or visit www.dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.
This is an ongoing situation. We will provide more information as it is provided.
