Dallas police responded to a gunshot at an apartment complex in the 9800 block of Walnut Street about 5:00 a.m. on Sunday. Dallas Resident Shoots Burglary Suspect in Bold Standoff.
Dallas Resident Shoots Burglary Suspect in Bold Standoff (Photo: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort-Worth)
Attempted Burglary Leads to Dallas Resident Shoots on Walnut Street
Officers found 46-year-old Nickolaus Benitez with gunshot wounds.
Benitez attempted to break into a complex unit, according to initial investigations. The unidentified apartment occupant shot Benitez during the attempted burglary to defend their house.
Benitez was immediately taken to a neighboring hospital by emergency care personnel. Benitez got arrested after being treated for his injuries.
READ ALSO: Trucker Attacked By Mob At Spartanburg Circle-K: Hate Crime Charges Considered By Police
Dallas Police Investigate Burglary and Assault Charges Against Nickolaus Benitez
Nickolaus Benitez was accused of burglary and assault. Authorities have not provided any details about the attempted burglary or the shooting as of this post.
Dallas Police continue to investigate the event to find out more about the case that leads to attempted burglary and dallas residents shoots on Walnut Street . Investigation updates may be published as they become available.
READ ALSO: Normandy Park Crime: Man Charged In Alleged Kidnapping And Assault Case
