31-Year-Old Skylar Wells Arrested After Thursday Shooting That Killed Gerald Frazier on Springview Avenue in Dallas, TX
Dallas, Texas – A tragic and violent incident unfolded Thursday evening on Springview Avenue in East Dallas, leaving one man dead and another behind bars. Authorities have confirmed that 31-year-old Skylar Wells has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Gerald Frazier, an event that has shocked the local community and left family members grieving the senseless loss of life.
The shooting occurred on Thursday, [insert date], around 6:45 p.m. in the 9600 block of Springview Avenue. Officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered Frazier lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument just moments before the shots rang out. According to initial investigations, the dispute between Wells and Frazier may have stemmed from an ongoing personal conflict, though the precise motive remains under investigation. Neighbors described the incident as sudden and terrifying, with one resident stating, “It sounded like firecrackers at first, but then we realized it was something much worse.”
Police launched an immediate search for the suspect, who had reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle. Thanks to swift investigative work, Skylar Wells was located and taken into custody just hours later without incident. Authorities have not released further details regarding the apprehension but confirmed that Wells has been charged with murder and is currently being held at the Dallas County Jail.
The victim, Gerald Frazier, was a longtime resident of the area and is remembered by family and friends as a generous and kind-hearted individual. “He didn’t deserve this,” said his cousin, Marie Thompson. “Gerald had his struggles, but he was turning his life around. He was working, staying out of trouble, and trying to build something better. Now we’re planning his funeral instead.”
The Dallas Police Department has stated that the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses in the hopes of piecing together the full circumstances that led to the fatal encounter.
Community leaders in the area have expressed concern over the recent surge in gun violence and are calling for increased outreach and intervention efforts to prevent further tragedies. “We’re losing too many lives, too often,” said Pastor Reggie Lawson, a local activist. “We need to address the root causes of this violence — mental health, conflict resolution, economic stress — before more families are torn apart.”
Wells, who has a prior criminal history that includes minor drug and assault charges, is expected to make his first court appearance in the coming days. It is unclear at this time whether he has retained legal counsel.
As the investigation continues, the Frazier family is preparing to lay their loved one to rest. A candlelight vigil is being organized by friends and relatives and is expected to be held this weekend at the site of the shooting to honor Gerald’s memory and call for peace in the community.
Anyone with additional information about the case is urged to contact the Dallas Police Department Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This story will be updated as more details become available.