He stepped outside his own apartment complex. Minutes later, two men pulled up and opened fire.
The Shooting
On a Friday night around 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting at a residential complex off Chapel Creek Drive in Northwest Dallas. Investigators said an apparent robbery attempt in the parking lot led to two people being shot. Adrian Elvir, 37, who lived in the complex with his family, was pronounced dead at the scene; a second victim survived his injuries.
What a Witness Saw
William Rojas-Sanchez, a witness who was not injured, told local reporters he had just returned from a store when Elvir stepped outside. Minutes later, he said, two men pulled up and began shouting before opening fire, fatally shooting Elvir. Police have not confirmed the description of the suspects'' vehicle, reported as a white sedan.
A Family Left Behind
Elvir was a husband and father of ten children — seven in his native Honduras and three in Texas, including a 17-year-old daughter and an infant born six months before his death. His widow, Wendy, and other family members gathered at the site of the shooting in the days after, describing the loss as devastating and saying they now feared for their own safety.
FAQ
Has anyone been arrested in Adrian Elvir''s death?
As of the available information, no suspects had been identified or arrested; this should be verified before publishing.
Was the shooting connected to a robbery?
Police said an apparent robbery attempt in the parking lot led to the shooting.
Did anyone else survive the shooting?
Yes. A second victim was shot but survived.