Brandon Jovan Mapps, a 37-year-old African American man, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds just after midnight on May 17, 2019, at the Preston Valley Apartments in the 5600 block of Spring Valley Road in Far North Dallas. Police pronounced him dead at the scene and classified the death as a homicide.

Two people were arrested in connection with the killing. Terrence Johns, 29, was taken into custody the day of the shooting and admitted involvement; Michael Bluitt, 22, was arrested on May 23, 2019. Both were charged with capital murder.

The Dallas Police Department continued to investigate and asked anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Brandon, saw activity near the Preston Valley Apartments that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.