South Dallas, September 28, 2025
News Summary
Early Saturday morning, a shooting incident in South Dallas resulted in the death of 31-year-old Raushaun Kirkland. Police found him at the scene on Twyman Avenue, later determining he was shot on Lenway Street. Despite being transported to a hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The shooter remains unidentified, and an ongoing investigation is seeking public assistance for information related to the case.
South Dallas
A man was shot and killed in South Dallas early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the 2800 block of Twyman Avenue. Officers found 31-year-old Raushaun Kirkland at the scene. Investigators determined Kirkland was shot by an unknown suspect in the 2700 block of Lenway Street. Kirkland was transported to a nearby hospital after the shooting. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, according to police. The identity of the shooter has not yet been discovered. Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Holson at (469) 571-5270 or via email at [email protected]. This news was reported by Matt, a breaking news reporter with a background from Baylor University and a native of San Antonio.
Key details
- Time: about 1 a.m.
- Initial response location: 2800 block of Twyman Avenue
- Shooting location identified by investigators: 2700 block of Lenway Street
- Victim: 31-year-old Raushaun Kirkland
- Victim status: pronounced dead at a nearby hospital
- Shooter identity: unknown
- Contact for tips: Detective Matthew Holson at (469) 571-5270 or [email protected]
What police have said and investigators are doing
Police responded after reports of a shooting and located the victim at the scene. Investigators established that the shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Lenway Street and that the victim was later taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities continue to examine evidence, canvass the area for witnesses and review any available surveillance footage as part of the ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify the person responsible for the shooting.
Who to contact with information
Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Holson at (469) 571-5270 or via email at [email protected]. Tips that could help investigators include observations from the 2700 and 2800 blocks of the neighborhood around the time of the shooting and any electronic media that may show relevant activity.
Reporter note
This news was reported by Matt, a breaking news reporter with a background from Baylor University and a native of San Antonio. Background information about the reporter reflects professional training and local ties and is provided for context about the reporting source.
Background context
Shooting investigations typically include securing the scene, interviewing witnesses, collecting physical evidence and checking available video from nearby properties or traffic cameras. When a victim is transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead, the investigation becomes a homicide inquiry and may involve additional units within the police department. Public assistance and timely tips can be critical to developing leads in cases where the shooter’s identity is not yet known.
FAQ
What happened?
A man was shot and killed in South Dallas early Saturday morning.
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred at about 1 a.m.
Where did police first respond?
Police responded to reports of a shooting at the 2800 block of Twyman Avenue.
Who was the victim?
Officers found 31-year-old Raushaun Kirkland at the scene.
Where was the shooting determined to have taken place?
Investigators determined Kirkland was shot by an unknown suspect in the 2700 block of Lenway Street.
What happened after the shooting?
Kirkland was transported to a nearby hospital after the shooting.
What was the victim’s condition at the hospital?
He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Is the case still under investigation?
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, according to police.
Has the shooter been identified?
The identity of the shooter has not yet been discovered.
Who can be contacted with information?
Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Holson at (469) 571-5270 or via email at [email protected].
Who reported this news?
This news was reported by Matt, a breaking news reporter with a background from Baylor University and a native of San Antonio.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location (initial response) | 2800 block of Twyman Avenue |
| Location (shooting) | 2700 block of Lenway Street |
| Time | about 1 a.m. |
| Victim | 31-year-old Raushaun Kirkland |
| Outcome | Victim transported to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead at the hospital |
| Shooter | Identity not yet discovered |
| Investigation status | Ongoing, according to police |
| Contact for tips | Detective Matthew Holson at (469) 571-5270 or [email protected] |
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