Late Monday night, a quiet stretch of southern Dallas was shattered by gunfire, leaving a young man dead and a neighborhood searching for answers. Police say 29-year-old Charles Hibbler was shot and killed in an incident that unfolded just before 10 p.m., drawing officers and emergency crews to the 6000 block of Highland Hills Drive.
According to authorities, patrol officers were dispatched to the area around 9:45 p.m. after a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Hibbler suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The scene was tense and urgent, with first responders quickly working to stabilize him as flashing lights filled the residential street.
Dallas Fire-Rescue transported Hibbler to a nearby hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officials later confirmed his identity, though they have released few additional personal details about him, a reminder of how suddenly a life can be reduced to a name in a police report.
What led up to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators have not said whether Hibbler knew his shooter or what may have sparked the violence. As of now, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been announced, leaving a wide gap between what is known and what the community wants answered.
Police describe the case as an active homicide investigation. Detectives are continuing to canvass the area, review any available surveillance footage, and speak with potential witnesses who may have seen or heard something in the moments leading up to the shooting.
For residents in the Highland Hills area, the killing has added to a growing sense of unease. Neighbors say incidents like this linger long after the crime scene tape is removed, changing how people move through their own streets after dark and deepening concerns about safety.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be directed to Dallas police at 214-671-3616. Investigators stress that even a single detail could help piece together what happened to Charles Hibbler on that December night.
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