TX - Joshua Brown, 27, (witness in Amber Guyger trial), shot and killed, Dallas, 4 Oct 2019

[Aydrianna523]

Who investigated the November murder?
They will be automatically involved.

Merritt acted unethically. It's unforgiveable. He laid false trails, also unforgiveable, he incited mayhem and he clogged the breaking news hashtag to such an extent with his 'shot in the mouth tweet' that anyone with footage would probably have been intimidated from uploading it.
He tried controlling the narrative and lost his grip on the art of factual acquisition.
He put his own agenda before the truth.

If this moves to another investigating agency now, precious time will be lost and it will remain unsolved, already 2 days gone and nothing

I don't think he influences people all that much. I think the majority of people in our nation already had their own opinions/ guesses as to what happened. Talking doesn't usually change people's minds. Our experiences, and what we have read, and heard (in the past) affects our opinions the most.

 

[kittythehare]

I don't think he influences people all that much. I think the majority of people in our nation already had their own opinions/ guesses as to what happened. Talking doesn't usually change people's minds. Our experiences, and what we have read, and heard (in the past) affects our opinions the most.

In this instance he was not offering an opinion.
He was allegedly reporting facts and he was allegedly authorised to report those facts f by the victim's family. He was also the first to confirm that the murdered man was Joshua.

 

[LietKynes]

We're stuck with him, I tell ya...
It's like a marriage from hell...
(saving up for the divorce)

Lol !
Thanks for the chuckle

 

[kittythehare]

how can we find the one that got away?

 

[Seattle1]

There is NO suggestion that anybody chose to remain quiet.
He was seen by several people, it is quite likely his identity is known to the police.
They just cannot find him.

Really? Don't you think if police knew shooters identity there would be all points bulletin with his photo on news networks, crime stoppers, etc. seeking capture of Mr. John Doe for the murder of Mr Diggs, and wounding of JB.

That's how police typically work.

Very curious why you believe otherwise?

 

[kittythehare]

Really? Don't you think if police knew shooters identity there would be all points bulletin with his photo on news networks, crime stoppers, etc. seeking capture of Mr. John Doe for the murder of Mr Diggs, and wounding of JB.

That's how police typically work.

Very curious why you believe otherwise?

Because of this

Post #392
A man working security at the club told police that he tried to stop the second suspect, but the man fled.

The witness told investigators he heard the second suspect say, "The murder rate about to go up in this [expletive]," before walking into the club, the warrant says.
but you're right... they surely would have issued an APB.

 

[jjenny]

how can we find the one that got away?

Whoever knows his name should tell police. Of course JB could have known his name, but dead men don't talk.

 

[Artis]

I don't think he influences people all that much. I think the majority of people in our nation already had their own opinions/ guesses as to what happened. Talking doesn't usually change people's minds. Our experiences, and what we have read, and heard (in the past) affects our opinions the most.

It might not change any minds but, I think, it reinforces the lie that police are out to murder black men. It's gasoline on a fire.

 

[kittythehare]

Whoever knows his name should tell police. Of course JB could have known his name, but dead men don't talk.

I just ran a search for a wanted poster for the murderer of Nicholas Shaquan Diggs, Dallas November 2018. I got nothing but somebody else might have more luck on a US browser?
But if they just used a photfit and no name of victim we're screwed again.

 

[Artis]

Because of this

Post #392
A man working security at the club told police that he tried to stop the second suspect, but the man fled.

The witness told investigators he heard the second suspect say, "The murder rate about to go up in this [expletive]," before walking into the club, the warrant says.
but you're right... they surely would have issued an APB.

It's possible whoever was working "security" at the club saw the guy but doesn't know his name. Those who do, may not be talking - except among themselves. Some under cover work or an informant could probably get the name. Dunno if DPD uses those methods much. It's a big city and there's probably a lot of this type of crime so such resources may be used selectively.

 

[Kakidoll]

^^sbm

Alleged shooter name not published because he's on the loose -- and this suspect has not been identified.

Based on facts in the arrest warrant affidavit, I believe the arrested murder accomplice (K Morris), and JB both know the identity of shooter, and remained silent.

(Three men N Diggs (murder victim), K Morris (alleged murder accomplice), and unnamed suspect were together celebrating birthday at clubs the night of shooting. I'm sure they were not celebrating with a stranger).

Code of the street: snitches get stitches...

MOO

ETA: Nov 2018 shooting links are in the thread.

Can you link the arrest warrant? I 'thought' that N Diggs and JB were together and friends.... or did he just tag along on this birthday celebration and then end up in a fight at the last Strip club with one of them? MY opinion is he was the target that night, and Diggs was collateral damage. The personal dynamics of this night seems to be pretty important. And if shooters name wasn't divulged by accomplice who is charged AND JB, i'm again GUESSING he is someone you don't want to mess with.

 

[kittythehare]

It's possible whoever was working "security" at the club saw the guy but doesn't know his name. Those who do, may not be talking - except among themselves. Some under cover work or an informant could probably get the name. Dunno if DPD uses those methods much. It's a big city and there's probably a lot of this type of crime so such resources may be used selectively.

Amber Guyger trial is blocking all older search results. I tried a search without his name and cannot find a 'Dallas police issue description of man wanted for murder december 2018.'

 

[jjenny]

So this is the original article. It has the name of the detective who should be contacted with any information. This is the case number: Case No. 252511-2018
One dead in shooting near northwest Dallas strip club

 

[kittythehare]

So this is the original article. It has the name of the detective who should be contacted with any information. This is the case number: Case No. 252511-2018
One dead in shooting near northwest Dallas strip club

Detectives Need Help in Homicide Investigation – 2444 Walnut Ridge Street
That's all I got.

 

[BellaVita]

I don't think Merritt is doing all that bad. Everyone wants to get to the bottom of this. Who wants a mamby pamby lawyer, anyways?
...
Also with this being such a hot button case, I'd like to see the case turned over to another police department (even if it's only a slim chance that it was someone on the police dept). There's sickos in every profession and since he was just recently a witness for the State that's gotta be ruled out.
I'm REALLY hoping they figure out who the perp is.

I'll take the the namby pamby lawyer you think you might be describing. There's another case on this site. The lawyer can't help himself. The mouth runs non-stop. It's all nonsense and outright lies. He's a laughingstock. But, hey, he and his client violate gag orders. That's so cool.

I'll tell you the lawyer I want. One who speaks softly and carries a big stick. Relies on facts to make his case. Then you can't be caught in lies or exaggerations or made to look like a fool. You maintain credibility. The lawyer has good relationships with judges and their assistants. Mediators like him/her. They find it easy to get co-operation from others. I've seen it IRL. The other side will never see what's coming.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

It might not change any minds but, I think, it reinforces the lie that police are out to murder black men. It's gasoline on a fire.

Ita!!

We know all too well when they orchestrate misinformation it is considered as fact, and it IS believed by many.

False narratives have encited violence several times already in just the past 6 years or so.

So when countless others believes Merritt, and others like him say it ...the results can be very dangerous for totally innocent victims, and cities caught up in the rage, and violence.

Imo, he purposefully withheld about JB going to be the star witness in an upcoming murder trial.

He also put out quickly for shock value JB was shot in the mouth as if it was an assassination hit to imply DPD involvement.

Everything he puts out is a calculated move meant to raise the rage level to a fever pitch. Imo.

Yet instead of the facts he went with his continous biased slant the PD was the culprit.

He, and others just like him are very dangerous totally self centered individuals.

Jmho

 

[jjenny]

So sounds like the dead victim was not a friend of Brown's. Sounds like he was shot by mistake and the bullets were intended for Brown.

"Court records show Diggs, Morris and the second suspect were celebrating a birthday and had gone to several other clubs before stopping at Dallas Cabaret.
While at one of the clubs, the group ran into Brown, who also went to the strip club on Walnut Ridge."
Man arrested in fatal shooting outside Dallas strip club after Thanksgiving

 

[Kakidoll]

I'll take the the namby pamby lawyer you think you might be describing. There's another case on this site. The lawyer can't help himself. The mouth runs non-stop. It's all nonsense and outright lies. He's a laughingstock. But, hey, he and his client violate gag orders. That's so cool.

I'll tell you the lawyer I want. One who speaks softly and carries a big stick. Relies on facts to make his case. Then you can't be caught in lies or exaggerations or made to look like a fool. You maintain credibility. The lawyer has good relationships with judges and their assistants. Mediators like him/her. They find it easy to get co-operation from others. I've seen it IRL. The other side will never see what's coming.

That wouldn't be the case in NC would it? Do post it, i need another lawyer to shake my head over.

 

[BellaVita]

Yes, but witnesses testified he went in there with the intention to kill..
Security people saw him...
Is he even alive still?
Could he have subsequently died or something, before getting caught and charged?
Arrest warrant would only have info on the one they charged.

I'm going to put a strong IIRC here because I don't have a link. I believe it was reported at the time of the murder that the incident sparking the shooting happened at one club and then the parties ended up at a different club. So bad blood spilled at one club, then culminated at the next.

 

[nrdsb4]

Just fyi, Merritt is not licensed to practice law in Texas. He does show up whenever there is the potential for a race associated incident. He can do federal cases in Texas, but he often doesn't actually represent his clients as an attorney, but as a "consultant."

I've learned to take everything he says with a grain of salt until I see hard evidence to back up "the facts" he puts forth.