NEWS RELEASE

Exactly on year ago today, detectives with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3800 block of 44th Place where the body of Dominique Dawson (27) was discovered with a small caliber bullet wound. Despite a year of investigation, no tips, forensic evidence, or leads have provided enough probable cause to support an arrest in the case. Detectives continue to search for any witnesses who may have information that would lead to an arrest.

Shanta Dawson, Dominique’s mother, is holding a prayer gathering tomorrow in Gifford to bring awareness to this case and other recent gun violence tragedies. The prayer gathering will begin at 5:00 P.M. at the Gifford cemetery on 49th Street and transition to 45th Street and 33rd Avenue at 6:30 P.M.

Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar stated, “We hope someone reads this today and realizes that the cases of violence we are investigating involved others loved ones. If you know something about these cases or witnessed anything, please come forward and help us make an arrest. We want justice and we need your help.”

Anyone with information on this or other recent incidents are encouraged to contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.