A 21-year-old lady was shot to dying on a sidewalk on the south aspect of Dallas final week after a dispute at a pickup basketball sport went horribly unsuitable.
Asia Womack (pictured above) was discovered severely wounded final Monday evening on Hamilton Avenue within the Texas metropolis. She had been enjoying pickup basketball with pals at T.G. Terry Park when she was shot. Based on Fox 4, she was “simply steps from her house” when she was struck, and she or he was discovered there bleeding to dying.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and transported her to the hospital. Sadly, Womack was pronounced lifeless on the hospital late on Monday evening. Now, within the week for the reason that tragedy, police in Dallas have begun to piece collectively what occurred within the terrible incident.
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Based on cops, Womack was a well known athlete within the space. She had been a star participant on the ladies’s basketball staff at James Madison Excessive College in recent times. On Monday, she was enjoying a pickup sport with pals when the sport devolved right into a bitter argument.
A press launch from the Dallas Police Division claims the alleged shooter — who has since been recognized by police as 31-year-old Cameron Hogg (above, decrease middle) — apparently bought into some sort of altercation with Womack on the park after shedding to her. Mad concerning the loss, Hogg allegedly drove his youngsters and brother house earlier than returning to the park alone.
When he bought again, Fox 4 first reported late final week, he allegedly shot Asia 5 occasions. Then, he fled from the scene earlier than first responders might attain the scene. Cops say a surveillance digital camera footage within the space allegedly captured Hogg’s automotive driving away from the scene.
As of Sunday evening, per Native 12, Hogg continues to be on the run. Police have already issued an arrest warrant for him. DPD spokesperson Kristin Lowman advised Fox 4 concerning the investigation:
“Detectives are nonetheless working the case. Nobody is in custody at the moment. They’ve been working it since Monday evening, looking for justice for Miss Womack.”
Asia’s mom additionally spoke to the information outlet concerning the mindless tragedy. Andrea Womack defined how Asia had identified the alleged shooter properly previous to issues going horribly unsuitable final week:
“This was alleged to be a buddy of Asia’s. She’s eaten with the person. She’s fed him, and he turned on her and killed her in a vicious approach.”
Native pastor John Delley summed up the terrible scenario within the easiest — and most heartbreaking — approach:
“That is so mindless. You develop into embarrassed, mainly, as a result of a feminine beat you in basketball.”
So bleak.
Now, Asia’s mourning household is determined for justice after her homicide. The deceased lady’s aunt, Juanita Smith, advised NBC 5 Information (under):
“I imagine in forgiveness, however justice must be served.”
We strongly agree with that.
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Right here is extra on the investigation into Womack’s homicide, and the seek for Hogg, from CBSDFW (under):
Based on Fox 4, Crime Stoppers is now providing a $5,000 award for info that results in Hogg’s whereabouts and arrest. Police are asking witnesses to name 214-373-TIPS (8477) with leads.
Such a horrible scenario. And over a basketball sport?? Sickening. We ship our condolences to Asia’s pals, household, and family members.
R.I.P.
[Image via Dallas Police Department/CBSDFW/YouTube]
