Dallas Police Confirm One Death in Series of Halloween Shootings
Three separate shooting reports occurred in the Deep Ellum area between 12:19 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., with at least one confirmed fatality and multiple injuries.
By Noah Rao ·
Dallas police responded to three separate shooting incidents in the city's Deep Ellum district during the early morning hours of Halloween, resulting in at least one confirmed death. The first report arrived at 12:19 a.m. on the 2600 block of Elm Street. A second alert came just after 1:00 a.m. on the 2600 block of Main Street, one block to the south. By 3:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a third location on S. Ervay Street.
The Dallas Police Department verified that one person died in the incidents. While several others were shot, the exact number of injured individuals had not been finalized as of the latest update. The department has not yet determined if the three shootings are connected to one another. No information has been released regarding specific events that preceded the start of the gunfire.
Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects nor announced arrests related to the three incidents. The police source provided the death count to NBC 5, confirming the minimum toll from the early morning violence.
The Deep Ellum area is a popular destination in Dallas for nightlife and Halloween celebrations. The shootings occurred across a small geographic area spanning Elm, Main, and Ervay streets. Police continue to investigate the scene and gather details on the circumstances surrounding each report.
Source: KXTX-TV
