Unsolved Crimes

Reward for Identity of Jose Montes' Murder Suspect
December 08, 2020

DALLAS, TX - On September 14, 2020 at approximately 8:50am, Dallas officers responded to a shooting call in the 1500 block of Cockrell Hill Road. When officers arrived, they located a male security officer lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Witnesses stated that the security guard, who has been identified as Jose Montes, a 28 year-old Latin male, was servicing an ATM at a local Credit Union.  The suspect, a male wearing a black jacket with the word “police” written on the back, approached complainant carrying a rifle and demanded property. The suspect then shot Mr. Montes. The suspect was then seen taking property from the armored vehicle and fled the scene in a white Volkswagen Sedat.  The victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

If you have any information about this case, you may report tips using the above link, or call Crime Stoppers at #877-373-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of this suspect.

This offense is documented on Dallas Police case #163605-2020.