Mario Alberto Mena-Lopez, a 33-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on November 30, 2021, in Dallas. He was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Peavy Road with a gunshot wound and died after being taken to the hospital. Investigators say he was an innocent victim targeted by individuals driving a bright orange Dodge Charger that was seen circling the complex before the shooting.

On December 15, 2021, Dallas police announced the arrest of 25-year-old Jemal Davis on a murder charge in connection with Mena-Lopez’s death. Police have not disclosed the relationship between Davis and Mena-Lopez or a motive for the killing. Detectives continue to seek information about the suspects and the vehicle and have offered a reward for tips.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Theodore Gross.