Ricky Burns, 26, was shot to death in the early morning hours of August 21, 2022, outside a 7-Eleven on Elm Street in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas. The shooting followed an altercation that began when a man walked past Burns; during the argument Burns and another man reportedly tried to pull weapons from their waistbands. Another 26-year-old was wounded in the leg and treated at a local hospital.

The suspect was described as a Latin male about 20 to 30 years old and fled the scene after firing. Police later identified the suspect as 23-year-old Roman Pargas Jr., who was arrested on August 24, 2022, and charged with murder. Detective Andrea Isom is leading the investigation, which remains open as authorities continue to gather evidence and seek additional witnesses.

If anyone saw the altercation outside the Elm Street 7-Eleven or has dashcam or phone video from that area the morning of August 21, 2022, please contact investigators with information.