Elderly man in wheelchair identified as victim in fatal shooting near Fair Park

Man killed in front of Fair Park (Source: Terry Van Sickle)

A 71-year-old man who was shot and killed outside Fair Park early Wednesday has been identified, according to Dallas police.

What's new:

The victim has been identified as Percy Howard. He was killed in a shooting near Fair Park on April 23.

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The backstory:

Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 3700 block of Parry Avenue shortly before 4:30 a.m.

Officers found Howard in a wheelchair with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the investigation is ongoing, and no suspect information has been released.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said what led to the shooting or whether Howard was targeted.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas police.

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