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Mesquite police seeking additional victims after 4 men arrested for sexual assault

The Mesquite Police Department believes there are more victims after four men were recently arrested in connection with a sexual assault.

According to authorities, one victim has now come forward, claiming she was sexually assaulted by multiple men and held at gunpoint.

The department said Cortez Bickham, 19, Charles Turner, 19, Eric King, 21, and Larome Fisher, 34, are facing aggravated sexual assault charges for an incident that took place on April 21, in the 2400 block of Bent Brook Drive.

According to arrest affidavits, one of the suspects approached the victim at a beauty store in Balch Springs. The victim came to the suspect's home on April 21, where investigators say the suspect "pulled out a gun and pointed it at her head" and forced her to have sex with him and multiple men in the home.

Residents of the quiet neighborhood said they are shocked and concerned after learning a violent sexual assault was reported involving a 17-year-old girl down the street.

"I wouldn't think that would be going on in the neighborhood," one resident said, "because it's scary."

Another neighbor, who didn't want to show his face, said he has a daughter the same age as the victim and is now on high alert.

"It's just like words I can't explain because I know I would be devastated if something happened to one of my daughters," he said.

Meanwhile, officers are urging anyone who believes they may have been targeted, victimized, or witnessed any assault involving the suspect to come forward.

"Your information could be vital to ensuring justice for all those affected," Mesquite PD said in a news release.

You can call the department at 972-216-6701 or email specialcrimes@cityofmesquite.com.

If you are a survivor of any sexual assault, the following resources are available to help:

  • Dallas Area Crisis Center – 24-hour hotline at 972-614-7273
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673
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