Randy Jose Mota Bastidas, 27, was shot and killed after an altercation on January 23, 2024, in the 3500 block of Fawn Valley Drive in Dallas. Police say the shooting happened at about 5:35 PM; officers found Mota-Bastida and another man with gunshot wounds and both were taken to a local hospital. Mota-Bastida later died; the second victim was reported in stable condition.

Investigators say the suspect is 22-year-old Jonathan Gutierrez. According to the preliminary account, Mota-Bastida was involved in a physical fight with Gutierrez when Gutierrez produced a firearm and shot both men, then fled. Family members said one relative was outside after hearing someone call for Randy and encountered Gutierrez firing shots. The family described Mota-Bastida as cheerful and extroverted.

An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for Gutierrez and the Dallas Police Department is seeking information. If anyone has information about Gutierrez’s whereabouts, contact Detective Fernando Silva at 214-608-2832 or [email protected].

Did anyone in the area see or hear anything that evening?