Ferris park shooting: Arrested suspects include victim's twin, police say

FERRIS, Texas - Ferris DPS says a 17-year-old female suspect and a wanted juvenile suspect involved in a deadly weekend shooting have been arrested. Sir Robert Wesley Dixon, 17, died after being shot in the neck, police say. 

Also arrested following the shooting was Dixon's twin brother, 17-year-old Mister Dixon, according to police.

Wanted Suspects Arrested

The Latest:

The Ferris Department of Public Safety arrested 17-year-old Juliana Pargas in Lancaster, TX on Monday, without incident. Police say she was found at a family member's home. She was wanted on charges of tampering with evidence. 

Officials say a female, believed to be a minor, was at the scene and in possession of a gun used in the shooting. She is reported to have given Dixon the gun before the shooting started. Ferris Police say she was also arrested on Monday on a warrant directly related to the shooting. 

Deadly Shooting at Jerry Watson Memorial Park

The backstory:

There was a group playing basketball at Jerry Watson Memorial Park when another group arrived, city officials say. Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said the two groups had some sort of ongoing dispute. 

Just before 2 p.m. there was a fight involving more than 10 people. There were young adults and juveniles involved in the fight. During the fight, officials say there was an exchange of gunfire.

Investigators say Sir Robert Wesley Dixon was shot in the neck by a juvenile suspect.

Twin Arrested:

After that shooting, officials say an adult male got the gun Dixon had and fired multiple rounds at the juvenile who was believed to have fired the first shot. Police now say that the suspect is Mister Dixon; Sir's twin brother.

Mister Dixon shot and injured another juvenile while shooting at his brother's killer, police say. He's been arrested on charges relating to firing a gun towards a crowd of people, according to Ferris Police.

Suspected Shooters in Custody

City officials provided a news release now that both shooters are in custody. 

The juvenile has been charged with murder, and Mister Dixon has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carry of a weapon. Officials did not release the name of the juvenile.

The Ferris Department of Public Safety’s surveillance system, active at Jerry Watson Memorial Park, captured the entire incident. They have reconstructed the timeline and used it to identify those involved. 

Ferris PD says as additional details emerge, more people may be charged.

What they're saying:

Brent'ni Collier, a resident near the park who captured surveillance footage of the shooting, said watching the event unfold was disturbing. 

"Actually seeing it transpire in my backyard… It’s kind of traumatizing honestly, it’s still got me shaken up a bit," Collier said. "It was pretty scary."

Brooks Williams, City Manager and Chaplain for the City of Ferris, said the shooting appears to be the result of rash decision-making.

"What we seem to be learning through the investigation is the altercation is about young people acting impulsively and not taking a minute to really understand the consequences of the decisions that they make," said Williams.

"This has been a difficult moment for our community, but I am proud of the swift, professional work by our Department of Public Safety and the collaboration with our law enforcement partners," said Williams in an earlier statement. "While this chapter is not yet closed, today’s developments reflect our unwavering commitment to accountability, justice, and healing. We will continue to pursue truth with integrity and ensure that every responsible party is held to account."

What you can do:

The City of Ferris is asking for additional witnesses to come forward with information on the shooting. Anyone with information to share with the Ferris Police Department can contact them at (972) 544-2225.