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Body Found In Dallas Creek Identified, Police Say 'Homicidal Violence' To Blame

April 15, 2019 / 5:38 PM CDT / CBS Texas

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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The Dallas County Medical Examiner's office has identified a man who was found dead in a creek.

A passerby found Tocorrie Jashuwn Tarrant on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in the creek behind the Everwood Apartments on 6910 Skillman Street.

The 33-year-old appeared to have died from homicidal violence, according to police.

Police haven't identified any suspects yet.

Anyone with information regarding the offense is encouraged to contact Detective Abel Lopez, #7493, at 214-671-3676 or via email: abel.lopez@dallascityhall.com. Please refer to case no. 073996-2019.

Additionally, Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.