Residents of an Oak Cliff neighborhood found a man dead in the middle of their street early Friday morning, according to police.
Dallas police said they responded to calls from the residents on the 400 block of Montana Avenue at about 1 a.m.
A trail of blood behind the man led police to a house further down the road. They said the house was in disarray and looked as though it had been ransacked. Police removed an unharmed puppy from the property and turned it over to Dallas Animal Services.
Investigators said it's not yet clear what caused the man's wound, but his death is being investigated as a homicide. The man's cause of death will be determined by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.
The victim's identity has not been released.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. Dallas police asked anyone with information about this incident call their Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661, Detective Wilkins at 214-671-3665 or Crime Stoppers at 214-373-8477 (TIPS). Callers must call Crime Stoppers to eligible for the reward and they may remain anonymous.
