Dallas Police Classify Fatal Shooting As 'Justifiable Homicide'

Dallas TX

12 February, 2022

8:53 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth February 12, 2022 Dallas Police classified a fatal shooting on Saturday, February 12 as a justifiable homicide after the suspect said the victim and his brother pointed their guns at him. At around 11:39 a.m., Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting call at 3435 N. Winnetka Ave. Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect, Christopher Johnson, 26, who told officers that he had shot someone who was shooting at pointed a gun at him. The victim, Gavino Lorta, 25, was transported to an area hospital by personal vehicle. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.