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1 Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at Dallas Apartment

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One person was fatally shot at a Dallas apartment complex Monday night, police said.

Dallas officers responded at about 11:30 p.m. to 11911 Greenville Avenue, the District at Greenville Apartments, in Northeast Dallas.

Neighbors who called 911 reported hearing men arguing and several gunshots.

Officers found the victim, 20-year-old Jeffrey Martinez-Suarez, inside an apartment, police said. The victim was transported to a hospital where they later died, police said.

Officers also detained the suspect, 18-year-old Tyson Wilson, along with two other witnesses. Wilson was interviewed at Dallas Police Headquarters and admitted to shooting the victim, his roommate, during an argument.

A third roommate was allegedly involved in the argument as well. Wilson claimed that he was acting in self-defense after the victim and their other roommate attacked him.

The suspect was subsequently transported to Lew Sterrett Jail and charged with murder. His bond will be set by a Dallas County Magistrate.

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