Security guard wounded in South Dallas shooting, police say

A security guard was shot multiple times Saturday night in South Dallas, police say.

Officers were called about 10:30 p.m. to the 4600 block of South Malcolm X Boulevard, near Elsie Faye Heggins Street, where they found the security guard. Police administered first aid until Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived.

The security guard was taken to a hospital in stable condition, police said.

The person who shot the man fled the scene on a bicycle and had not been arrested, police said Sunday morning. He is described as a black man about 35 to 40 years old who was last seen wearing a pink hoodie and a black backpack.

Police did not provide information about what led to the shooting and did not say where the victim had been working as a security guard.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Michael Yeric, at 214-671-3677 or at michael.yeric@dallascityhall.com and refer to Case No. 016862-2020.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to arrests and indictments in this case. To leave an anonymous tip, call 214-373-8477.