Dallas Police
On December 8, 2025, at approximately 9 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 4800 block of Gaston Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined that the suspect, 33-year-old Cleto Banda, had stabbed a man in the neck. The victim was transported to the hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue, where he died. The victim’s identification will be confirmed by the Dallas County Medical Examiner. Banda was located nearby, taken into custody, and later charged with Murder. This investigation is ongoing and documented under case number 175429-2025.
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