DALLAS, Texas — A man has died following an early morning assault in Dallas, police say. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m. in the 10200 block of Shady Trail.
The victim, identified as 54-year-old Sergio Lopez, was struck in the head by an unknown suspect, according to the Dallas Police Department. Lopez was transported to the hospital in critical condition by Dallas Fire-Rescue, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The motives and circumstances surrounding the offense remain under investigation, stated the department.
This ongoing investigation is documented under case number 005063-2026. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the case to contact Detective J. Morgan at 214-425-9905 or via email at jake.morgan@dallaspolice.gov.