Dallas Police
On July 26, 2025, at about 2:35 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 4400 block of Maple Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined that when officers arrived, they located 44-year-old Augustin Espinosa, unresponsive, suffering a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and the victim died.
The suspect, 43-year-old Robert Simmons, was arrested in a nearby location. He is charged with Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm, Possession of Controlled Substance and Violation of Bond Conditions.
The motives and circumstances surrounding this offense are still under investigation.
This ongoing investigation will be documented under case number 106414-2025.
Public Release.