On May 3, 2023, 31-year-old Xavion Jones was shot multiple times on Merrifield Avenue in Dallas and died at the scene. Dallas Police responded to reports of a shooting, treated the death as a homicide, and detectives canvassed the area and collected evidence while seeking witnesses.

By December 2024 there were no public reports of arrests or identified suspects, and information about a motive remained scarce. Family and friends remember Jones for his vibrant personality; a funeral service was held where loved ones gathered to pay their respects.

If anyone has information about what happened on Merrifield Avenue that night, please contact the Dallas Police Department.