4-year-old boy found on Dallas street, police say he was ‘murdered in a violent act’

DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the grisly killing of a 4-year-old boy who was found on a street this weekend.

“A child was murdered through a violent act. We believe an edged weapon was used,” Dallas police Executive Assistant Chief Albert Martinez said.

“Even us as police officers, we are shocked. We’re very angry about what has happened to the small child.”

Martinez said someone called 911 on Saturday reporting the child’s body in the southwest Dallas neighborhood of The Woods.

Martinez said investigators believe the child is from the neighborhood where he was found.

On Saturday night, police said a man had been arrested in connection with the case. Police have not identified the suspect pending his booking into Dallas County Jail.

Several agencies, including the FBI, have been assisting with the investigation, Martinez said.

“We will pursue justice, whoever did this, and bring some sort of closure — not only to his family, but to our community,” he said.

Police are asking anyone who has information or home surveillance video that might be helpful to call detectives at 214-275-1300.