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Mesquite Police Investigating Fatal June 15 Shooting After Self-Defense Claim

Investigators will present the case to a Dallas County grand jury after completing interviews with the suspect.

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Overview

  • Kemarius Mack was fatally shot shortly before 1 a.m. on June 15 outside an apartment complex on Franklin Drive in Mesquite after he intervened in a fight.
  • The suspect called law enforcement immediately after the incident and claims the shooting was in self-defense.
  • Arriving officers administered advanced life-saving measures at the scene, including the application of a chest seal, while one individual was arrested for interfering with public duties.
  • The Mesquite Police Department has conducted multiple interviews and will present the case to a Dallas County grand jury for charge determinations.
  • Mack’s family, led by his mother Brandi Mack-Gross, has been publicly demanding justice and believes they have identified the gunman despite no charges being filed.