Dallas Police identify victim, suspect in Pleasant Grove murder

Death investigation in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas

Dallas Police are investigating the death of a man on Wofford Drive in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.

On Saturday night, just after 11:30 p.m., officers were called to the area for an emergency disturbance. 

Benjamin Muniz Jr., 25, charged with murder. His bond is set at $100,000. (Source: Dallas County Jail)

Investigators say 26-year-old James John Vara, and 25-year-old Benjamin Muniz Jr. were fighting. During the fight, Vara fell and hit his head.

Vara died at the scene. 

Muniz was taken to the Dallas County Jail and charged with murder. His bond has been set at $100,000.

The death is under investigation.

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