Hassan Blazer, 19, was killed on July 4, 2021, during a block party in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Gunfire erupted at the Independence Day gathering, killing Blazer, Alvin Ray Murray III, 22, and Mi’quarius Alexander, 17, and wounding three others.

Dallas Police investigators say video and witness statements show an ambush: a group of men crouched behind vehicles and fired rifles and handguns at a red Chevrolet Camaro that Blazer and Murray were in. Akil Kearius Anderson, 19, was seen on video firing a rifle at the Camaro and later placing the rifle in the back of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee before leaving. Anderson was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of Blazer and Murray.

Three other suspects were indicted and charged with capital murder: Kejuan Lewis, 17, Taqualon Jones, 19, and Bryce Jones, 19. Reports say the group had planned the ambush; the motive remains unclear. Anyone who was at the Hamilton Park block party or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.