Sixteen-year-old Ashton Baker was shot and killed on November 1, 2023, on South Boulevard near Meyers Street in South Dallas, Texas. Officers found Ashton and a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds that afternoon; both were taken to a local hospital and Ashton later died while the 24-year-old was reported in stable condition.

A celebration of life for Ashton was held November 11, 2023, at New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church in Dallas, led by Pastor Andre’ Byrd Sr. The Dallas Police Department has not released specific details about how the shooting unfolded, and no arrests or named suspects have been reported. The investigation has been referred to the Dallas County Grand Jury.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on South Boulevard near Meyers Street or has information about Ashton’s death, please come forward to assist the investigation.