Dallas Police have released the identities of the victim and suspect involved in a tragic shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the Love Field area of Dallas. The victim, 44-year-old Augustin Espinosa, was fatally shot, while the suspect, 43-year-old Robert Simmons, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 4400 block of Maple Avenue, near the intersection of Maple and Wycliff Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Augustin Espinosa unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel attended to Espinosa, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Robert Simmons, 43, was apprehended at a nearby location shortly after the shooting, though police have not specified the exact site of his arrest. Simmons faces charges of deadly conduct by discharging a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of bond conditions related to prior charges, including an aggravated robbery and a protective order violation. He is currently being held in Dallas County Jail with a total bond set at $2,000 for the possession and bond violation charges.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation by the Dallas Police Department. Authorities are seeking information from the public to assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective F. Silva at 214-608-2832 or the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-4268. The case is documented under number 092621-2025.
