Dallas Richard Childress was 24 when he was fatally shot on January 7, 2022, while traveling with friends on U.S. 1. A dispute between Oakley and Childress escalated, and Oakley later told investigators he fired a shot inside the vehicle that killed Dallas.

Oakley was arrested and charged with murder and held without bond at the Wake County Detention Center. Dallas was born February 4, 1997, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He is remembered by family and friends as head-strong, supportive, big-hearted and devoted to his wife and two sons, enjoying painting with his dad, cookouts, and playing sports with his brothers and friends.

Anyone who knew Dallas or who has information about the events on U.S. 1 that night is asked to come forward.