Second Arrest Made in Attack of Dallas Theater Director
According to the Dallas News, a second suspect has been arrested for assault against Dallas theater director, Derek Whitener.
17-year-old Zantrell Sauls was taken into custody and booked yesterday in Dallas County Jail.
As previously reported, Whitener was attacked on January 14 in the parking lot of a Dallas TargeT. Whitener had noticed two suspicious men outside of the Target and informed an employee. Following a complaint from a second individual, a security guard and off-duty police officer asked the men to leave. The men returned later, following Whitener to his car and beating him. The attack has resulted in brain surgery and an extended hospital stay at Dallas's Baylor Medical Center.
A recent benefit concert was held by the community to collect donations for Whitener's hospital bills. Those wishing to help may donate to a GoFundMe campaign set up by Whitener's family: https://www.gofundme.com/dereks-medical-bills. The campaign to date has raised over $107,000.
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West Side Story North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre (6/19-6/28) |
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THE SUFFRAGIST Margo Jones Performance Hall (10/22-10/24) |