Dallas teen’s murder charge upgraded after fatal vehicle‑pedestrian incident

Eighteen‑year‑old Julian Luna was arrested in connection with a July 26 incident on Singleton Boulevard in Dallas. Police said 17‑year‑old Garyk Rodriguez‑Escobar was run over with a vehicle after a physical confrontation and later died from his injuries. Luna was initially charged with aggravated assault, but prosecutors have upgraded the charge to murder. Dallas Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the altercation and have asked the public for any information.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details about other individuals involved have been released.