Joshua Ford, a 27-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, was shot and killed on May 30, 2019, during an altercation at the Villa Bonita Apartments, 8441 La Prada Drive. Dallas police responded to a shooting call at about 6:54 p.m.; Ford was found shot and died at the scene.

The investigation identified and led to the arrest of 29-year-old Zavein Rashawn Lockett. Lockett was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal North Texas Task Force on June 25, 2019, transported to Jack Evans Police Headquarters, and advised of his Miranda rights. He faces a murder charge; bond had not been set at the time of arrest.

Ford’s death has been described as deeply affecting his family and community. Anyone with information about the altercation or the events at Villa Bonita Apartments on May 30, 2019, is asked to come forward.