Police seeking witnesses to fatal shooting outside downtown Dallas clubI read this story a few times today thinking this was a person that was in our circle:
Jessica Waldron of Dallas was waiting with a friend outside the 2026 Ultra Lounge on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas about 2:20 a.m. for a valet to return with their car, police said. Investigators believe someone fired multiple rounds into the crowd from a dark-colored, possibly stepside-style, pickup headed southbound on nearby Pearl Street.It didn't hit me until I saw the story comments. I didn't realize who it was at first until because she often goes by her middle name Chané. Then it hit me.
Waldron was shot once in the stomach area and was taken to Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, where she underwent surgery. She died about noon Sunday.
It does not appear that Waldron was targeted, Dallas police homicide Sgt. Bruce McDonald said.
This was a young woman that almost everyone in our crew knew or knew of from being out and about town working and doing her thing.
24 years old. Gone. She was a 2007 graduate of SMU, with a future in front of her that was beyond bright. She was a Corporate Communications and Public Affairs major with a minor in economics. Chané wrote for the SMU Daily Campus during her time as a student. From what I've heard, she worked in public relations for Pier One.
A young woman, using the valet, trying to have some fun with her friends. And some heartless punks end all of the hopes and dreams that Chané and her family and friends held for her life.
You should be able to go downtown and do the right thing and not get shot.
Somebody knows something....please do not stay silent on this case!
If you have info please call the Dallas police homicide unit at 214-671-3661 or email homicide@dpd.dallascityhall.com.
To all of her folks, I pray you find closure and peace in this tough time.
UPDATE: A $15,000 reward is now posted thanks to Schepps Dairy and North Texas Crimestoppers.
Information on memorials can be found here.
18 comments:
Such a loss- She was one of my sister's good friends- Prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
This story is heartwrenching. I did not know this young lady personally but her face is familar. This was a beatiful woman out one night with her girls trying to enjoy life and someone had to take that from her. This could have been ANYONE! My friends and I are in this area a lot and now its sad because we should be able to go out and have a good time without fearing for our life. I will continue to pray for Chane friends and family. I can not imagine how much of a loss this is to you. God Bless!!!!
This is terribly sad. Makes you rethink your daily activties...I hate having to live in fear, but you never know. I hope they catch the culprit asap.
My daughter knew Jessica at SMU and loved her. She is heartbroken at the loss of such a dear friend who was a wonderful person.
I met Chane back in Sept. 2007 at my cousin's wedding in Oklahoma City and we had such a good time together at the reception. She was a sweetheart, my prayers and thoughts go out to all her family and friends. Like the author said, please don’t be silent and speak up.
Brandi Payne
I am just heart heavy about what happened to her. She just was an wonderful person with such a bright future. I met her a long time ago through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Mu and Kappa Mu were close. She just was a good person. She just brightened up your day with her smile. My prayers and thoughts go out to her close friends and family. This was such a tragic loss.
I dont know this young lady but I understand the family's pain. I had a cousin with almost the exact same story. She was out with her sisters since the family was down for our reunion and some idiot fired shots into a waiting crowd and she was hit in the stomach area also. She was only 27 and left 3 beautiful daughters. She had just graduated from medical school. The good thing is he was caught people spoke up and we were grateful they did. My prayer is that people will speak up again for Jessica. And get another loser off the streets. My prayers are with her family friends.
Wow, so senseless. I hope the suspects are found. I am going to post your link on my facebook as I have many friends in Dallas and would like to spread the word and bring awareness to this tragedy. Your right, somebody knows something.
My heart is broken. This is so senseless. Chané was bigger than life and her smile was infectious. My prayers to the hundreds of family and friends whose lives she touched and who mourn her passing. Que en paz descanses, Chané. Professor Henson
I am a magazine editor and have worked with Chane several times in the past year. I called her whenever I needed to call something in for a photo shoot from Pier 1. She was always so sweet and responsive, and above and beyond nice to work with. I never met her in person, but feel so stunned and saddened by her loss. Her positive energy came through even just over the phone and email. I wish her family and friends strength during this terrible tragedy.
It is a shame to lose such a beautiful, intelligent and promising young woman. It is sad that those who don't deserve freedom, so cavalierly trample upon that of others. It's almost always an innocent bystander that suffers at the hands of these idiots.
God bless this girl's family and Schepp's Dairy for helping find the scum who killed her.
What does it take to get a trial date, in Dallas?
We are the family and friends of Jessica Chané Waldron, who was murdered as the result of a drive-by shooting, on March 29, 2009.
While a suspect for her murder was arrested on April, 9, 2009, we have not been able to get to trial. We have had trial dates of April 12th and September 27th, of this year, however the defense attorney seems to be unable to not create conflicts and schedules for more than one trial on the same date.
When the April trial date was rescheduled, due to schedule conflicts, we believe that the defense attorney was directed to not allow a conflict to happen for the September trial date. We realize that there are extenuating circumstances, like a federal case, where a trial date can be bumped, but in neither instance has this been the case.
In the latest need to reschedule, the defense attorney is representing someone else that has been in jail awaiting trial for about two years. We understand the need for a swift hearing and that is all that we are asking. In our case, the defense attorney was able to have the defendants bail reduced and secure his release the day before Thanksgiving, last year. He managed to ensure that the victim’s family & friends would not be present at the bail reduction hearing by continuing to move date.
The continued behavior by the defense is not unexpected, however where is the supervision by the courts, judges and prosecution. What’s next, a decision by the defense to drop his client and create yet another delay?
We are not asking for anything special, but would like to see that justice system, not gamed, by a “Slick” lawyer.
The Family & Friends of Chané
Case ID:F0953583
Kim - I am making a new post based on this comment - I hope that it will bring a new light onto this situation. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Friends and Family,
The time has finally arrived to see if the system will provide justice for our darling Chané. The trial, which has been rescheduled a number of times over the past 2 years, is set to begin on Monday March 7, 2011 at the Frank Crowely Courts Building, 133 North Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207.
At this point we’re not sure which day the jury will be picked, but that should happen on Monday or Tuesday. We are praying that the trial will conclude by Friday, March 11th, but you never know how long a jury will deliberate.
If you would like to support in person, the most important times to be present during the trial are: 1.) Opening argument/Beginning of trial to show the jury a strong presence, 2.) Closing Arguments, 3.) Sentencing - to confirm strong support and presence.
We appreciate all of the love and support that has been sent our way over the past 23 months and want you to know how much your kindness and prayers have filled our hearts.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers and also pray for justice.
Love,
Mom & Pops
I was scheduled for jury duty and sat in a room with over 70 other potential jurors in your case today. I was not picked as a juror (as I would not be able to research this case if I was) but I can assure you that the process was very thorough and you seem to have gotten a good group of 12 jurors. This case is going to be a tricky one but I wish Jessica's friends and family the best of luck in seeking the justice that she deserves. I am so sorry for your loss.
I was scheduled for jury duty and sat in a room with over 70 other potential jurors in your case today. I was not picked as a juror (as I would not be able to research this case if I was) but I can assure you that the process was very thorough and you seem to have gotten a good group of 12 jurors. I wish Chane's friends and family the best of luck in seeking the justice that she deserves. I am so sorry for your loss.
Amy, thank you for your willingness to serve.
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