McKambrey Deon Perkins, a 19-year-old man from Dallas, died from a gunshot wound on December 9, 2022, after a shooting in the 9300 block of Beck Avenue. Police located Perkins with a gunshot injury at East R.L. Thornton Freeway and East Grand Avenue; he was taken to a hospital and later died.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the shooting: 18-year-old Rene Sharpee, 18-year-old Seth James, 17-year-old Dillard Freeney Jr., and 17-year-old Angel Villanueva, all facing murder and aggravated assault charges. Dallas police continue to search for one more suspect, and Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to that arrest.

Perkins, who was African American, graduated from Lancaster High School and had been active in choir and football at A.W. Brown Leadership Academy. He aspired to a career as a professional rap artist. If anyone knew McKambrey or has information about the shooting, please come forward.