Mark Deckard, a 50-year-old Black man, was found shot in a field behind a church in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, on October 21, 2017. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The Dallas Police Department publicly sought information about the shooting and listed the incident as under investigation.

Mark Deckard’s death underscores the problem of gun violence in the community and remained an active investigation as authorities asked for the public’s help. If anyone saw activity near the church field on October 21, 2017, or has information about Deckard’s shooting, please contact the Dallas Police Department.