Man killed in double shooting in Duncanville identified

Harry Jervontae Clewis, 29, died at a hospital after he was shot near a Duncanville business.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A grim reminder of the gun violence that continues to plague suburban communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.Dallas Today

A 29-year-old man, Harry Jervontae Clewis, died at a hospital on April 12, 2026 after he was found shot near the entrance of a business in Duncanville, Texas. Police responded to a reported shooting shortly after midnight and found Clewis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second gunshot victim was also taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition. The suspected shooter was arrested in an open field near the scene and is facing a pending murder charge.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with Duncanville being a suburb that has seen its share of violent crimes in recent years. The investigation into the motives and circumstances behind this double shooting will be closely watched by the local community.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a reported shooting shortly after midnight at 1114 South Main St. in Duncanville. They found Harry Jervontae Clewis, 29, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds near the front entrance of a business in the area. Clewis was taken to Methodist Charlton Medical Center where he later died. As officers were investigating, a second gunshot victim arrived at the same hospital in serious but stable condition. Police were able to locate and arrest the suspected shooter in an open field west of the 900 block of South Main Street, and they recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on April 12, 2026.
  • Clewis died at the hospital on April 12, 2026.

The players

Harry Jervontae Clewis

A 29-year-old man who was killed in the double shooting incident in Duncanville.

Duncanville Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported shooting, located the suspected shooter, and is investigating the incident.

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What’s next

The suspect is facing a pending murder charge, and the investigation into the motives and circumstances behind this double shooting will continue.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and improve public safety in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, particularly in suburban communities like Duncanville.