Leroy Hawkins III, 17, a recent DeSoto High School graduate who had signed to play football at Jackson State University, was shot and killed just after midnight on June 4, 2019, in downtown Dallas. He was found in the passenger seat of a red 2007 Pontiac in the 400 block of North Akard Street near Federal Street with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at a hospital.

An 18-year-old, Kenaijae Keon Anderson, also a recent graduate of DeSoto High School, was arrested shortly after the shooting. Police say Anderson admitted to the shooting during questioning and he was charged with murder and held in the Dallas County jail on $200,000 bond. Reports describe an altercation that began when Anderson approached the car and argued with its occupants; the driver escaped but Hawkins did not.

Hawkins was a standout offensive lineman for DeSoto High and his death has deeply affected the community, which has called for more support and resources to help young people resolve conflicts. Does anyone have additional information about the night of June 4, 2019, or knew Hawkins and can share details that might help the case?