UPDATE: Two Arrested In Murder of Drew Knowles, Dallas’ 13th Homicide Of June

Dallas police have arrested two men for allegedly gunning down 33-year-old Drew Knowles in East Dallas — the city’s 13th homicide victim in June, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.

According to the department’s investigation, Knowles was sitting inside a vehicle in the 2700 block of Florence Street around 8:45 a.m. when two suspects opened fire on him. Knowles tried to flee but crashed a short distance away, where he died at the scene.

Later that same day, police arrested 34-year-old Rodney Brown and 23-year-old Jorge Moncivais. Both were charged with Murder and booked into the Dallas County Jail.

The case is documented under report number 090688-2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kofi Sapon at 214-671-3602 or [email protected].

A Deadly Month in Dallas

The Dallas Express previously reported on Knowles’ killing as the 13th homicide victim in June, following a deadly stretch of violence across the city. Dallas has recorded 13 victims across 12 separate homicide incidents so far this month.

Scroll below for a complete breakdown of each case.

JUNE 2025 HOMICIDE TRACKER

Thirteen people have been killed across 12 homicide incidents in Dallas between June 2 and June 26, according to the Dallas Police Department. Officers have made arrests in eight cases, while five investigations remain open.

Homicide Cases With Arrests

June 2 — Forest Lane
Victim: Olivia Leann Rodriguez, 30
Suspect: Teray Montrell Sam, 33
Case #: 078619-2025
Detective Jake Morgan – 214-425-9905

June 7 (Shot May 17) — Stallcup Drive
Victim: Ramiro Alonzo, 36
Suspect: Fredie Andrade Jr., 40
Case #: 070009-2025
Detective Adam Joslin – 214-649-2790

June 9 — Pinnacle Park Boulevard
Victim: Domonquie Halton, 28
Suspect: Rolando Garza, 35
Case #: 081864-2025
Detective Andrew Knoebel – 214-671-3584

June 12 — Budtime Lane
Victim: Alejandro Lopez, 28
Suspect: Fredrick Wilkins, 27
Case #: 083769-2025
Detective Adam Thayer – 214-671-3657

June 13 — East Shore Circle
Victim: Sue Tarleton, 73
Suspect: Owen Smith, 74
Case #: 084106-2025
Detective Jelisa Reed – 469-597-9332

June 26 — Florence Street
Victim: Drew Knowles, 33
Suspects: Rodney Brown, 34; Jorge Moncivais, 23
Case #: 090688-2025
Detective Kofi Sapon – 214-671-3602

Homicide Cases Still Under Investigation

June 11 — Spring Avenue (Double Homicide)
Victims: James Johnson, 71; Dameon Green, 34
Case #: 083371-2025
Detective Joshua Romero – 214-671-4226

June 15 — South Hall Street
Victim: Jose Rodriguez-Lucio, 32
Case #: 084934-2025
Detective Joann Castillo – 214-671-4739

June 18 — Marvin D Love Freeway
Victim: Not publicly identified
Case #: 086488-2025
Detective Theodore Gross – 214-671-3143

June 20 — Main Street (Deep Ellum)
Victim: David Stribling, 19
Case #: 087471-2025
Detective Frank Serra – 214-662-4552

June 20 — Military Parkway
Victim: Julian Galindo-Ramirez, 47
Case #: 087558-2025
Detective Phillip Wheeler – 214-671-3686

June 22 — Dusty Oak Drive
Victim: Not publicly identified
Case #: 088562-2025
Detective Yahir Perez – 469-849-3757

Mayor Reaffirms Public Safety as Priority

Mayor Eric Johnson reiterated last week that public safety is the city’s number one priority. As The Dallas Express previously reported, Johnson emphasized his commitment to fully staffing the Dallas Police Department and backing law enforcement resources.

With 13 homicide victims this month, and multiple open investigations, the pressure on city leaders — and on law enforcement — is mounting as July approaches.

June Homicide Snapshot (June 1–26)