Four people were killed and at least 15 injured in three seemingly unrelated gunfire incidents that ripped through Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood late on Halloween night.
Key points
- Four people were killed and at least 15 injured in three separate shootings in Deep Ellum on Halloween night.
- The incidents occurred within roughly one hour, at 12:20 a.m., 1:05 a.m., and 1:35 a.m., and appear to be unrelated.
- Police have arrested one suspect and are still searching for at least one more individual.
- City leaders emphasized public safety and pledged ongoing investigation and communication.
Police confirmed that four victims died after three separate shootings erupted in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas shortly after midnight on Halloween, with at least 15 others wounded, some of whom were taken to nearby hospitals.
The first exchange of gunfire was reported at about 12:20 a.m. near the 2600 block of Elm Street. Less than an hour later, at roughly 1:05 a.m., another shooting occurred on the 2600 block of Main Street, followed by a third incident at about 1:35 a.m. on the 200 block of South Crowdus Street.
Timeline of the three incidents
Dallas Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux told reporters that detectives are still piecing together the events to determine whether the three scenes are linked, saying, "At this time, we have no information that they are related, but we're still doing an investigation to try to figure that out."
Mayor Eric L. Johnson condemned the violence, stating, "Such violence is always unacceptable in our city. Public safety must always remain our top priority and we must continue to explore strategies to ensure that Deep Ellum can be a safe gathering place in our city." City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert added that police responded immediately and will keep the public informed as the investigation proceeds.
Police and city officials respond
Authorities said one suspect has been taken into custody while another individual remains at large. Officials warned that the injury count could rise as more victims seek medical care.
Reader questions
Which streets in Deep Ellum were affected by the shootings?
The shootings took place near the 2600 block of Elm Street, the 2600 block of Main Street, and the 200 block of South Crowdus Street.
How many suspects have been apprehended?
Police have taken one suspect into custody and are still seeking at least one other individual.
When did the three shootings occur?
The first shooting was reported at about 12:20 a.m., the second at about 1:05 a.m., and the third at about 1:35 a.m. on Halloween night.
Source: abcnews.com
