Aniya Edwards Obituary, DALLAS, Texas — Aniya Edwards, 20, was fatally shot Tuesday night after being involved in an auto-pedestrian collision in the Red Bird area of Dallas, according to police. Another person was injured in the collision but is expected to recover.
Dallas police officers were called to the area of West Virginia Drive at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday following reports of an auto-pedestrian crash. When officers arrived, they found a person who had been struck by a vehicle.
As investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the collision, they located the woman who had been driving the vehicle. Police identified the driver as Edwards, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Edwards was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries. Despite efforts to save her, she later died, according to authorities. Police have not released additional information about her life, career, or family.
The pedestrian struck by Edwards’ vehicle was also injured in the incident. Authorities said the pedestrian is expected to recover, though further details about that person’s condition have not been released.
Investigators are continuing to determine what led to the shooting and how the gunfire was connected to the vehicle-pedestrian collision. Detectives are also working to establish the sequence of events that preceded the crash and shooting.
Police have not identified the person responsible for shooting Edwards, and no suspect information has been released. The investigation remains active as detectives gather evidence and work to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the shooting is asked to contact Dallas Police Detective M. Christian at 469-670-4735 or by email at michael.christian@dallaspolice.gov. As the investigation continues, Aniya Edwards is remembered in connection with a life that ended tragically, while authorities continue working to establish the full circumstances of her death and identify the person responsible.