New DNA tech sparks potential leads in 2005 Dallas killing

New forensic testing is providing fresh hope to family members and detectives working to solve the 21-year-old murder of a Dallas man.Reagan Wheeler died in his driveway in Dallas on Oct. 13, 2005, in what authorities believe was a targeted killing during an attempted burglary. For 21 years, the investigation into his murder has remained unsolved as physical evidence stayed packed away in storage boxes.Investigators are now utilizing specialized testing known as Bode-Xtraction on several shell casings preserved from the initial crime scene. The process attempts to extract DNA from spent shell casings and develop genetic profiles using national databases to identify potential suspects.Paulding County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer J. Turner said detectives prioritize saving lives and securing evidence when responding to shootings."When we respond to shootings, the most important thing is to save life and, second, to preserve evidence," Turner said. "This will narrow down a