Dallas police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was found dead Thursday in Crawford Park.
According to a report, around 10:50 a.m. officers responded to the east tree line of Crawford Park located at 375 North Prairie Creek Road, after a 911 caller said they spotted a dead person.
When officers arrived, they found a teen face down and said he appeared to have died of "homicidal violence."
The following day, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 16-year-old Franklin Alexander Mercado.
If you have any information concerning this crime, you’re asked to contact Det. Guy Curtis at 214-671-3633 or email guy.curtis@dallascityhall.com, referencing case number 015120-2020.
Crime Stopper will also pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of any suspect(s). You can contact Crime Stoppers at 214-373-8477.
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