In the early hours of Sunday, April 20, 2025, 24-year-old Maurisha Givens was tragically shot and killed in West Dallas. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 5800 block of Bernal Drive, near State Highway 12. Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting call and found Givens suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of Dallas Fire-Rescue, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. The Dallas Police Department is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to contact Detective L. Swanson at 469-934-5776
Maurisha’s untimely death has left her family and the community in mourning. Her loss is a stark reminder of the senseless violence that affects too many lives. As the investigation continues, the community hopes for justice and healing.