Dallas Halloween Mass Shooting Update: Here's what we know about the victims and suspects in the overnight shootings, which left 4 dead and 15 injured
Halloween night turned tragic in Dallas's Deep Ellum district as three separate shootings unfolded. The first incident at a local convenience store resulted in both injuries and fatalities. A subsequent shooting along Commerce Street claimed three...

Dallas Halloween mass shooting leaves 4 dead and 15 injured. (Image used for representational purposes only)
Following the shootings, which took place around midnight, lasting about two hours, the neighborhood was shut down overnight. “The preliminary investigation determined that the shootings occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. in the 2600 block of Elm Street, 1:05 a.m. in the 2600 block of Main Street, and 1:35 a.m. in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street,” Dallas Police said in a press release.
“Among the 19 victims, four were pronounced deceased and 15 were injured, with various injured victims being transported to local hospitals,” it further stated. No officers were injured in the shootings.
Dallas police share key details
Speaking to CBS News Texas, Dallas police shared more details about the three shootings. Officers said that the first shooting occurred at a convenience store along the 2600 block of Elm Street.
According to police, five people were reportedly shot in the parking lot in what seemed to be an altercation. Within a span of a few minutes, DPD said gunfire erupted along Commerce Street near South Crowdus Street. Three people died in the incident.
The third shooting took place along the 200 block of South Crowdus Street around 1:35 a.m. One person lost his life in the incident. According to police, one suspect was taken into custody. However, at the time of filing of this report, there was no clarity as to which shooting that suspect was tied to.
Dallas Police chief hails responding officers, shares details
While speaking at a press conference, Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux hailed responding officers for their swift action following the shooting, saying that they were two blocks away from the initial shooting. He said that he does not believe that the three shootings are connected.
Comeaux further stated that there were also witnesses to the shooting and other individuals have been arrested. The search for additional suspects continues ass officerss go door-to-door to obtain surveillance video from businesses.
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