Edward Lamone Upkins Jr. was shot in the early hours of July 13, 2024, and later died at a hospital. Dallas police were called about 1:55 a.m. to the 3500 block of St. Francis Avenue in Far East Dallas, where officers found the 31-year-old lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Authorities have not released information about suspects or a motive. The Dallas Police Department says the case will be referred to a grand jury for review, and investigators continue to seek leads. A funeral service was held at Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas; family and friends have been mourning his death.

Does anyone who was in the Far East Dallas area that morning or who knew Edward have information that could help investigators?