Jacquelyn Davis, a 36-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was shot in South Dallas during an argument with her son’s father, Pettis Gage, on June 5, 2018. She was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and died of her injuries on June 7, 2018.

Pettis Gage, 47 at the time, was initially charged with aggravated assault-family violence and later charged with murder in connection with Davis’s death. He was held on a $250,000 bond and faced additional charges for possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated. Authorities described the incident as arising from domestic violence; Gage had prior domestic violence convictions involving Davis.

The case prompted Dallas officials to push for stronger protections for domestic violence victims, including steps to close legal gaps and ensure convictions are entered into the national FBI database via Live Scan technology at the Municipal Building. If anyone knew Jacquelyn Davis or has information about the shooting, please come forward.