Denton Police said 29-year-old Silvester Williams was arrested and charged with capital murder of multiple persons in a double homicide on March 23.
Officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Dallas Drive around 10 p.m., where they found two victims dead in a vehicle, according to the police report. Ronald Calvert Jr. and Breanna Dunn were later identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as the victims.
During the investigation, authorities found evidence linking Williams to the shooting. The evidence also indicated that Williams knew the victims.
“This evidence showed they knew one another, confirming this crime was not a random act of violence,” the Denton Police Department said to CBS News in an emailed statement.
Williams was taken into custody by the Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force on Monday, April 3, in Lewisville, Texas. In a statement by the City of Denton, the City thanked everyone involved in the arrest.
“We would like to extend a thank you to the Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force, consisting of Denton PD, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and Carrollton PD, for their assistance in taking this suspect into custody,” said the City of Denton Public Safety in a press release.
The police are asking anyone with additional information about the double homicide or Williams’ involvement to contact Detective Bearden at 940-349-7986. Individuals can also submit an anonymous tip to Denton County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-388-TIPS (8477).
Williams is being held in custody at the Denton County Jail.
Crime has continued to be an issue in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex following a high crime year in 2022. Gun-related murder is up roughly 27% since the start of 2023, according to the Dallas Police Department crime statistics dashboard.
always carry self defense
Does any reporter ever mention that crime has increased with the population of DFW? If you have more fools in a location, then you will have more foolish behavior.
Texas has some fairly good self defense and stand your ground laws that even include mobile personal property. This is better than most states have.
Texas also has specific laws regarding a citizen’s right to self protection against police acting outside the law. Altogether, this is very good and well designed as an idealogical self protection system.
I suggest that everyone begin to read the TX statutes regarding self protection, possibly attend training regarding this and then carry to protect yourself and OTHERS.
The Supreme Court has already ruled that POLICE HAVE NO DUTY TO PROTECT, their duty is to investigate and arrest only. Therefore it IS up to the citizen to protect themselves, their loved ones, family, friends and even strangers.