William Earl Vance was found dead on a South Dallas street on November 12, 2020. He was 29, Black, and stood 6 feet 8 inches. Family remembered him for his basketball skills, gentle demeanor and as a devoted uncle to nieces Serenity and Harmony.

Dallas Police opened a homicide investigation after reports that a teenager fatally shot William inside a moving vehicle, then took his money and disposed of his body. The suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the killing. William’s mother, Felicia Ann Phillips, and the community marked his death with candles and remembrances.

If anyone knew William, saw him that day, or has information about the shooting, the Dallas Police Department seeks tips.