Rapper accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old Dallas girl could get plea deal
Tyrese Simmons is accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing the young girl while feuding with another rapper.
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Tyrese Simmons is accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing the young girl while feuding with another rapper.
Police responded to reports of the shooting on Monticello Drive just before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
In video of the scene posted on social media, several shots can be heard and people are seen running and falling down.
The Starr County district attorney dropped the improper charges, but the fallout "forever changed the Plaintiff's life," a new federal lawsuit says.
The mob formed after an 8-year-old girl disappeared and her body was found on a road on the outskirts of the city.
The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody – without incident – Friday, police said.
His girlfriend was pregnant with twin boys.
The teen allegedly shot the victim, who lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an empty house.
Cantu was convicted of murdering two people in Collin County in 2000 despite a lot of influential voices claiming he was not guilty.
Unless Gov. Abbott or the U.S. Supreme Court intervene, Cantu will be put to death Wednesday.
Court documents reveal new details surrounding the 11-year-old's death.
Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez, 32, was arrested on Feb. 20.
Police responding to reports of a criminal gang clash found 5 bodies in a remote Mexican town not far from the location of a 2020 massacre.
Ali Ismail's loved ones want answers about his 2023 Valentine's Day murder. Arlington police said they don't have any.
Ali Ismael was killed on Feb. 14 last year. His murderer remains at-large.
It happened in 1994 and while the case remains officially unsolved, a man in North Texas has spent the last 30 years trying to prove who he thinks the killer is.
Forney police say that on Feb. 5, there was a dead person found in a driveway in the 600 block of Summerhaven with gunshot wounds.
Multiple people have been arrested in connection to two murder cases.
Justin Mohn, 32, was charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly beheaded his father and publicized it in a 14-minute YouTube video.
Teree Becker, 20, was killed in 1975. It took 48 years for genetic genealogy to catch her killer.
The charges stem from a laptop that belonged to Clenney's boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, that ended up with her parents
When Jason Crawford called 911 to report that his wife Tiffiney had been shot, there was one question that he repeatedly refused to answer, "Who's she been shot by?"
Both women are accused of tampering with evidence and helping the suspect evade law enforcement.
A Garland community is on high alert as police search for the 16-year-old suspect they believe shot and killed two teenage boys on January 14.
It is believed that Romeo Nance, 23, died by suicide with a handgun after a confrontation with Texas law enforcement, according to Joliet police.
CBS News Texas Chopper flew over the scene, showing two bodies lying on the ground and an overturned boat in the water.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Five teens, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old, were hospitalized after Dallas police said an alleged carjacking led to a police chase that ended in a crash.
A man who was shot died at the scene, according to officers.
We'll see our storm chances continue on Thursday, and some showers and rumbles may build in as early as the back half of the morning commute.
CBS News Texas Chopper flew over the scene, showing two bodies lying on the ground and an overturned boat in the water.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Five teens, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old, were hospitalized after Dallas police said an alleged carjacking led to a police chase that ended in a crash.
A man who was shot died at the scene, according to officers.
We'll see our storm chances continue on Thursday, and some showers and rumbles may build in as early as the back half of the morning commute.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Gov. Ggreg Abbott has instructed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to investigate so-called birth tourism packages.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
