The man is accused of assaulting a West Virginia jeweler inside a Design District hotel last month, and later died at a hospital, before police arrived, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by authorities. It is said that he left. Dallas Morning News.
Apparently both of them were in Dallas for a jewelry trade show.
David Walton, 41, called 911 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in the 2200 block of North Stemmons Service Road, saying he pushed David Oettinger, 69, “because he was being attacked.” Officers responded shortly after midnight, police said in an affidavit.
Walton told police that Oettinger approached him about “remarks he had made to Oettinger's spouse earlier in the evening,” and Oettinger “grabbed him by the arm,” so he pushed Oettinger away, and Oettinger He said he fell backwards and hit his head on the floor.
People at the hotel performed CPR on Ettinger until paramedics arrived and took him to Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Oettinger was listed in critical condition with multiple brain bleeds, cracked ribs, a skull fracture and aortic dissection, according to the warrant.
He died from his injuries that night, according to Dallas County coroner's records. His manner of death was ruled a homicide.
According to the affidavit, detectives were able to view surveillance footage of the incident and saw Oettinger and Walton both at the hotel bar with drinks in hand when Oettinger put down his drink and walked up to Walton. He confirmed that it was.
The detective wrote that Oettinger put his hand on Walton's upper arm, the two spoke, and “several” seconds later, Walton pushed Oettinger backwards by the neck, causing him to fall to the floor and hit his head. .
Police said that by the time detectives arrived at the hotel, Walton had checked out and left, likely taking a flight back to New York because the meeting was over.
Last month, Dallas police said: news Walton was arrested on March 13 on suspicion of aggravated assault, but the investigation continued. The case has been referred to the Dallas County Grand Jury.
a Dallas police spokesperson said Thursday. news There are no updates on this matter.
Mr. Ettinger and his wife had recently retired and were attending the trade show to celebrate, according to an obituary posted on his family's business page.
Ettinger had been a master jeweler at Bechdel Jewelers in Inwood, West Virginia, since September 1975. After his father retired, he and his wife became co-owners of the store.
“Dave was a passionate man who had a genuine passion for not only his own interests and hobbies, but also those of his friends,” the post said. “His charisma made him instant friends with everyone he met and made him a beloved member of the Berkeley County community.”
