🌱 Teenager Shot And Killed + Heavy Storm Damage Across North Texas

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Police Department reports that a teenager was found shot and killed in their car on Monday night. The incident occurred at 6500 Bexar Street near the Sargent neighborhood. Officers responded after a call was placed about a shooting. The teenager has been identified as Salvador Milan, 17-years-old. (WFAA.com)
2. Dallas and North Texas communities encountered heavy rainfall, hail, and at least one tornado on Monday night that has left the area facing heavy damage. The storm has reportedly left some communities with damaged roofs, damaged buildings, overturned vehicles, and some personal injuries. Dallas County experienced the most rainfall during the storm at three inches. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. Lightning from the storm that ravaged North Texas on Monday night has caused a fire in Johnson County. The fire at a North Texas pallet yard was reportedly set by lightning from the powerful storm. Initial reports indicate that the fire will likely burn for days due to the available fuel for the blaze. (Patch)

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Today in Dallas:

• The Market At The Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
• National Library Outreach Day At Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department is urging the community to come forward with any footage or pictures of the shooting that occurred at the trail ride and concert on Sunday night. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Zoo shares its next STEM ambassador, Dr. Ronda Hamm. Click to learn more about the Wilds of Africa tunnel. (Facebook)
• The Downtown Dallas Easter Bacon Bacon Bacon Hunt is on Saturday, Apr. 16 at the Main Street Garden. Click for more details and to get tickets. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.