Michael Kenneth Carter Jr., 34, was shot and killed inside the TownHouse nightclub in downtown Dallas at about 12:30 a.m. on May 31, 2021. Officers and first responders found him already deceased at the scene and he was pronounced dead there.

The motive and exact circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. The Dallas Police Department has not identified or apprehended any suspects; Detective Frank Serra is assigned to the case and the department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Michael’s death has deeply affected his family and the local community. If anyone was in or near the TownHouse nightclub that night or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Dallas Police Department.