Joshua Soriano was a 19-year-old Hispanic student on the Dean’s List at the University of North Texas’s Ryan College of Business. His family described him as an amazing, loving, caring person who was everything to them. His life ended after a violent confrontation in West Dallas on the night of February 24, 2025.

At about 10:55 p.m. police were called to the 3100 block of Gulden Lane near the Trinity River after an argument between two groups erupted into gunfire. Multiple people were shot; five young men were wounded. Three were taken to a local hospital that night, including 18-year-old Abdulla Al Badry, who died that night, and Joshua, who was admitted and fought for his life before dying on February 26, 2025. Two other victims drove themselves to a hospital; 19-year-old Osvaldo Gutierrez later died from his wounds.

Dallas Police identified two suspects and arrested 18-year-old Manuel Alvarez and 19-year-old Fernando Sanchez in February 2025. Both were charged with murder and aggravated assault and the case is proceeding through the courts. If anyone witnessed the shooting on Gulden Lane or knew Joshua, please share what you know with investigators.