Hernaza Jenkins, 58 and known in his community as Big, was fatally shot on May 3, 2022, after being pistol-whipped by an unknown assailant near a grocery store in Southeast Dallas. Dallas Fire-Rescue transported Jenkins to a nearby hospital, but he died of his injuries. The motive remains unclear.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male dressed all in white and wearing a white gator mask; the man fled the scene. The Dallas Police Department is investigating and has asked the public for help. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Friends and family remember Jenkins as kind-hearted and always willing to help others. If anyone has information about the attack or the suspect’s whereabouts, please contact the Dallas Police Department or Crime Stoppers.