Earnest Polk Arrested in Fatal Oak Lawn Shooting of Thomas Sebastinelli
DALLAS, TX – Dallas Police have arrested 32-year-old Earnest Polk in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 1:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of Cedar Springs Road. Upon arrival, they found 48-year-old Thomas Sebastinelli suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, Polk was taken into custody and charged with murder.
Authorities say the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
Sebastinelli’s death marks another violent incident in the popular nightlife district. Police have not released further details regarding the relationship between the suspect and the victim, or what may have led up to the fatal encounter.
Polk remains in custody as the investigation continues.
