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Police: Man Dies After Getting Punched, Hitting Head on Pavement

Police are still searching for the suspect

Police are searching for answers after a man was killed after a violent assault in Dallas Friday night.

At 9:26 p.m., officers were called to a major disturbance at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 407 N. Lamar Street.

They arrived to find an unconscious black male, identified as 19-year-old DeMarcus Rashon Miller, lying on the sidewalk.

Damarcus Rashon Miller
Dallas Police Department

Police determined that an unknown suspect had punched Miller in the head and then he hit his head against the pavement.

Miller was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The suspect who punched the victim is described as a black male. Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this assault to contact Detective Christopher Walton at 214-671-3632 or email him at Christopher.walton@dallascityhall.com.

You can also leave anonymous tips with Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477).

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