Dallas Police have released the identities of both the victim and the suspect involved in a fatal shooting that took place Saturday afternoon in the Love Field neighborhood of Dallas. 44-year-old Augustin Espinosa and the suspect 43-year-old Robert Simmons
Officers responded to the 4400 block of Maple Avenue shortly after 2:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found 44-year-old Augustin Espinosa unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of Dallas Fire-Rescue, Espinosa was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, 43-year-old Robert Simmons, was located and taken into custody nearby, though authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest.
Simmons now faces multiple charges, including deadly conduct with a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of bond conditions. He is currently being held in the Dallas County Jail, with bonds totaling $2,000 related to the possession and bond violation charges.
The circumstances and motive behind the shooting remain under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective F. Silva at 214-608-2832.
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