DALLAS — An 82-year-old man was killed in a reported robbery south of downtown Dallas early Sunday morning, police said.
Officers had responded about 1 a.m. to a robbery call in the 2800 block of Gould Street, near Cedar Crest Boulevard and Botham Jean Boulevard.
When they arrived, they found the victim on the ground in the street, according to a police news release. His face was covered in blood, and he was taken to a hospital, where he died.
The victim was later identified as Charles Edward Tillery.
An investigation led to the arrest of Darren Marcel Hanson, 32, police said. He was charged with capital murder.
Further details were not released as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to contact detective John Valdez at 214-671-3623 or by email at john.valdez@dallascityhall.com.
