The family of a murdered teenager knows there's no simple solution to curb violent crime but believes something must be done as homicides are on the rise in Dallas.
The city of Dallas has more murders this year than last by more than a dozen. It's only June and so far 111 people have died of homicidal violence."He excelled in football, played baseball," said Christopher Morales, Perez’s uncle.Police arrested a 15-year-old for his murder and unlawfully carrying a weapon. That suspect’s name wasn’t released because he is a minor."No telling if at one point they were friends or they went to school together. No telling," Morales said.
He admits his nephew may not have been running with the right crowd. The Dallas Police Department’s gang unit is investigating.Police seized seven weapons when they arrested the 15-year-old, including four weapons on him and three at the arresting location. Morales grew up in the area. He’s seen what he calls "generational curses." He understands there’s no simple solution.
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