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Office of the Medical Examiner
Investigation Narrative
Case: IFS-11-09824 - ME
Investigating Agency: Lancaster Police Department
Service #: 11003500
DCME Notified 07/24/2011 03:26 AM by Abbey Finberg RN of Methodist Hospital; 214-947-8100
Decedent: Hudson, Anthony

15 years Black Male

DOB: 11/16/1995

Identification Source: Visual

Identification Method: By mothe^ at hospital

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Next of Kin: Rodgers, Chaz Re'ationship: Mother

NOK Notified? Yes By: At ho .pital
Last Known Alive:
Date of Death: 07/24/2011 (Actual)
Time of Death: 03:01 AM (Actual)
Medical Record Number: DU00826426

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Type of Place of Death:

Hospital-Emergency Room/Outpal

Place of Death: Methodist Hospital ER

Address:
City: Dallas
State: TX
ZIP: 75203

Death due to Injury?: Yes

Date of Injury: Actual 07/23/2011
Time of Injun,': Estimated 11:26 PM

Place of Injury:

Street

Street: 1300 Block of Prairie Drive

City: Lancaster County: Dallas

Injury at work?: No

State: TX

DCME at Scene?: No
Body Ordered to Morgue: 07/24/2011 06:29 AM
Summary:
Apparent homicide by single gunshot wound to the right cheek (no exit wound)
Notes for Medical Examiner:
***Spelling of the deed's name was confirmed by Abbey Finberg, RN of Methodist Hospital***
***The deed will be transportec to DCME with chart and blood***

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INVESTIGATION NARRATI\ E:

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Reported by: Crystal Smith on 07/24/2011 04:10 AM

SPECIAL REQUEST:
*** Spelling of the deed's name was confirmed by Abbey Finberg, RN of Methodist Hospital***
*** The deed will be transported .0 DCME with chart and blood***
** I requested that the deed's hands be bagged**
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Abbey Finberg. RN (Methodist Hospital) o: 214-947-8100
Detective James Groom (Badge 2010, Lancaster PD) o: 972-218-2700, c: 469-831-2356
Chaz Rodgers (Mother) c: 972-223-4515
INITIAL NOTIFICATION:
On 07/24/11 at 0326. DCME was notified of the apparent homicide of 15 year old Anthony Hudson. The deed
presented to Methodist ER at 235 $ on 07/23/11 by Lancaster EMS. The deed was transported to the ER after
sustaining a single defect to the ri^ht cheek. Nurse Finberg reported that the bullet appears to be lodged, as there is no
e\n. The deed arrived to the ER with agonal respirations. The deed was intubated and became hypertensive. The deed
was placed on a ventilator and later expired at 0301. Dr. Bryant pronounced time of death.
SCENE OBSERVATION:
Please see below, as FA Smith did not attend the scene.
OTHERS INTERVIEWED:
On 07/24/11 at 0340.1 contacted Detective James Groom. Detective Groom reported that he remains on scene at this
time as multiple individuals were shot. Detective Groom reported that the deed was found lying in the middle of the
street located at the 1300 block o ' Prairie Drive in Lancaster, TX. At this time it is unknown what caliber of weapon
struck the deed.
Detective Groom reported that a party was taking place at an address on Prairie Drive. Alcohol and/or drugs are
suspected to have been a factor. I was reported that two rival gangs met outdoors where the gunfire ultimately broke
out. At this time it is believed tha there are three shooters, as three different caliber bullets were found, including a
9mm. ".62. and shot gun shells/b rd shot. Detective Groom has no other information to provide at this time.
MEDICAL HISTORY:
The deed was lying in the middle of the street with a single defect to the right cheek.
EVIDENCE PROPERTY COLLECTION:

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CASE JURISDICTION:
ME Case -Apparent homicide

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DALLAS COUNTY

INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

FOLLOW-UP NEEDED:
1. Follow up with Detective Groom to gather any additional scene details (weapon-make/model, suspects in
custody...)
2. Speak with mother for funeral home arrangements and social history
Smith, FA
Reported by: Crystal Smith on 07/28/2011 12:09 AM
I spoke with Ms. Rodgers. the deed's mother on 07/28/11 at 0000. Ms. Rodgers reported that the deed had no medical
history. Growing up the deed onb suffered from ADHD. The deed was not known to use drugs and/or alcohol. Ms.
Rodgers reported that the deed wus a private person for the most part. Thus if the deed used any drugs or consumed
alcohol the night of the party, this is unknown. Ms. Rodgers can only hope this wasn't the case. Ms. Rodgers stated
that she is aware that the deed was attending the party, as he rode to this located with a new friend, Craig White (Ms.
Rodgers had never met). Ms. Rodgers stated that she was going to pick up her son from this party later in the night.
Ms. Rodgers stated that she spoke with Lt. Smith from Lancaster PD this evening and was told that the investigation is
ongoing. Lancaster PD has some suspects but is not releasing any information.
Smith. FA

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