A 21-year-old lady was shot to dying on a sidewalk on the south facet of Dallas final week after a dispute at a pickup basketball recreation went horribly improper.
Asia Womack (pictured above) was discovered severely wounded final Monday night time on Hamilton Avenue within the Texas metropolis. She had been enjoying pickup basketball with buddies at T.G. Terry Park when she was shot. According to Fox 4, she was “just steps from her home” when she was struck, and she or he was discovered there bleeding to dying.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and transported her to the hospital. Sadly, Womack was pronounced useless on the hospital late on Monday night time. Now, within the week because the tragedy, police in Dallas have begun to piece collectively what occurred within the terrible incident.
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According to cops, Womack was a widely known athlete within the space. She had been a star participant on the ladies’s basketball workforce at James Madison High School in recent times. On Monday, she was enjoying a pickup recreation with buddies when the sport devolved right into a bitter argument.
A press launch from the Dallas Police Department claims the alleged shooter — who has since been recognized by police as 31-year-old Cameron Hogg (above, decrease heart) — apparently bought into some sort of altercation with Womack on the park after dropping to her. Mad in regards to the loss, Hogg allegedly drove his youngsters and brother dwelling earlier than returning to the park alone.
When he bought again, Fox 4 first reported late final week, he allegedly shot Asia 5 instances. Then, he fled from the scene earlier than first responders might attain the scene. Cops say a surveillance digicam footage within the space allegedly captured Hogg’s automobile driving away from the scene.
As of Sunday night time, per Local 12, Hogg continues to be on the run. Police have already issued an arrest warrant for him. DPD spokesperson Kristin Lowman instructed Fox 4 in regards to the investigation:
“Detectives are still working the case. No one is in custody at this time. They’ve been working it since Monday night, trying to find justice for Miss Womack.”
Asia’s mom additionally spoke to the information outlet in regards to the mindless tragedy. Andrea Womack defined how Asia had identified the alleged shooter nicely previous to issues going horribly improper final week:
“This was supposed to be a friend of Asia’s. She’s eaten with the man. She’s fed him, and he turned on her and killed her in a vicious way.”
Local pastor John Delley summed up the terrible state of affairs within the easiest — and most heartbreaking — approach:
“This is so senseless. You become embarrassed, basically, because a female beat you in basketball.”
So bleak.
Now, Asia’s mourning household is determined for justice after her homicide. The deceased lady’s aunt, Juanita Smith, instructed NBC 5 News (beneath):
“I believe in forgiveness, but justice needs to be served.”
We strongly agree with that.
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Here is extra on the investigation into Womack’s homicide, and the seek for Hogg, from CBSDFW (beneath):
According to Fox 4, Crime Stoppers is now providing a $5,000 award for info that results in Hogg’s whereabouts and arrest. Police are asking witnesses to name 214-373-TIPS (8477) with leads.
Such a horrible state of affairs. And over a basketball recreation?? Sickening. We ship our condolences to Asia’s buddies, household, and family members.
R.I.P.
[Image via Dallas Police Department/CBSDFW/YouTube]
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