On May 15, 2023, at about 12:50 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting in the 9500 block of Forest Lane and found 26-year-old Ktrell Rodgers suffering from gunshot wounds. Rodgers was taken to a local hospital and later died of those injuries.

Initial reports described the suspect as unidentified and investigators asked the public for tips. Subsequent investigative work resulted in the arrests of 30-year-old Desmond Gregoire and 29-year-old Miya Taylor; both were charged with capital murder in connection with Rodgers’ death. At the time of Gregoire’s arrest, officers recovered a backpack containing drugs, paraphernalia, and a firearm. Gregoire also faced charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon, aggravated robbery, and evading arrest.

The investigation into what happened that afternoon is ongoing. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact the authorities.