Christopher James, a 28-year-old Black man, was found dead of gunshot wounds in a motel room in the Red Bird area of Dallas on March 22, 2018. Beyond the manner of death, the circumstances reported publicly are sparse and no further details about what happened in the room have been released.

There have been no publicly reported arrests or identified suspects, and the department is asking the public for information; anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers, which may offer a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Family and friends have posted tributes online remembering him as humble and kind, and his death has had a profound effect on those who knew him. Anyone with information about what happened to Christopher James or who may have been involved is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department or Crime Stoppers.