Man Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison For Killing A Man Outside Of The OT Tavern In Dallas

Aries Jones, 31, was convicted of murder on October 3, 2024, for his involvement in the shooting death of a victim outside the OT Tavern in Dallas on March 18, 2022.

The shooting took place around 2 a.m. after Jones and his friends left Bar 3606. A confrontation erupted on Greenville Avenue and Martel when Jones struck one of the victim’s friends, resulting in a physical altercation that involved multiple participants from both sides. The fight ended and afterwards Jones and his friends got into a waiting Uber.

Moments later, as the victim and his friends were walking back to their car, the Uber approached Martel Avenue. Two individuals inside the vehicle fired 13 rounds, striking the victim in the head. He later died at a hospital from his injuries.

At first the investigation centered on Kelvin Joseph, a former Dallas Cowboys player, who was present during the incident.

As the investigation unfolded, video footage of the shooting was released, revealing information about those associated with Joseph. Eventually, Jones and Tivione English surrendered to authorities and provided statements claiming self-defense.

A judge later sentenced Jones to 45 years in prison.