David Cruz, 32, of Dallas, Texas, was found unresponsive in a bedroom on Lasater Road and died of a gunshot wound to the chest on April 7, 2021. He was pronounced dead at the scene after attempts to save him.

Investigators determined that Andrew Puccella Tyler and Danyel Nicole Harrell shot Cruz. Both were arrested and charged with capital murder and held without bond pending trial. The community held a vigil for Cruz and his family following his death.

Court activity continued as the case moved forward, with the charges against Tyler and Harrell remaining in place. Anyone who knew David Cruz or witnessed events on Lasater Road on April 7, 2021, is asked to come forward with information.