Teen charged with murder after missing 17-year-old found dead in car

DALLAS - Dallas Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Nathaniel Vazquez. Vazquez was reported missing on Feb. 9, 2025, and his body was found shot inside a vehicle on Feb. 10.

Police say they arrested 17-year-old Robert Whitney on May 8. He ws booked into the Dallas County Jail around noon. He faces a charge of murder. His bond has not yet been set.

The backstory:

Dallas Police were called to the 4600 block of Elsie Faye Heggins Street just before 11:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found Vazquez shot inside the vehicle.

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and police say the victim died at the scene.

Roadside memorial for Nathaniel Vazquez

Vasquez's family says he was set to graduate from the Texas Can Academy-Dallas this spring. 

What we don't know:

Police have not released any other information related to the shooting or if Vazquez and Whitney knew each other.