On April 20, 2025, at about 2:00 AM, officers responded to a shooting in the 5800 block of Bernal Drive in West Dallas and found 24-year-old Maurisha Rena Givens with a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel attempted lifesaving measures but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Maurisha, born November 10, 2000, in Dallas, was remembered by family and friends as outgoing and kind. She was a devoted mother to her daughter A'Mauri and was noted for her singing, dancing, cooking and hair-braiding talents, along with an infectious energy and captivating voice. The Dallas Police Department has an active investigation but has not released information about suspects or a motive.

A visitation was scheduled for May 3, 2025, at Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact Dallas police or Crime Stoppers.