Ernest Dennis, 29, was fatally shot at a pool hall in Tyler, Texas, on July 26, 2017. Emergency responders arrived and treated him, but Dennis died at the scene from his gunshot wounds. He is described as a Black male.

The Tyler Police Department opened an investigation, collected evidence at the scene and interviewed witnesses who were present. In the days after the shooting police identified a suspect described only as an adult male; authorities did not immediately release further identifying details. The investigation remained active and police asked the community for help with any information.

If anyone was at the pool hall that night or has information about the shooting or the suspect, please share what is known with the Tyler Police Department.