Jan. 30 at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a gunshot wound at an apartment community in the 2800 block of Dairy Road. When GPD officers arrived, they located a male subject, later identified as 29-year-old Clifford Wayne Wicker, Jr., unconscious in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Garland paramedics responded and the male subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Homicide detectives responded to investigate. It is believed that the victim was in his apartment when he was made aware that someone was breaking into his work truck. When he went to investigate, he was shot.
Information has been received about a possible vehicle of interest that was seen leaving the area of the murder. The vehicle is described as a gold or tan, four-door passenger car, possibly a Crown Victoria.
GPD detectives have been canvassing the area looking for security cameras that may have seen this vehicle of interest coming or going from the scene.
If anyone has a video camera facing Dairy Road, from Broadway Boulevard to Highway 66, that may have caught this vehicle driving Jan. 30, between 11 p.m. to 12 p.m., they are encouraged to call Detective Sweet at 972-205-1628.
Callers who wish to remain anonymous may submit tips to Garland Crime Stoppers at:
972-272-TIPS (8477) or www.garlandcrimestoppers.org
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for any information leading to an arrest and indictment of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Clifford Wayne Wicker.