1 killed, 4 others injured in shooting at event center in South Dallas, police say
One person was killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at an event center Saturday night, the Dallas Police Department confirmed Sunday.
According to DPD, at about 9:55 p.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road, where the Verbazend Creations & Event Venue is located.
When they arrived, officers learned five people had been shot at the location. The owner of the club said the shooting happened outside while a baby shower was held inside.
"Wonder if it was real at first, because the first three didn't really sound like a gunshot," said a witness who did not want to be identified. "The fourth did. And that's when we ran to the back, and I hit the sound alarm ... Just wish people could work it out without it immediately coming at that. Something like that. So quick, off the rip."
DPD said one person died from their injuries, later identified as 33-year-old Joseph Premeaux. Another person was taken to the hospital in critical condition and the three others were stable.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. The names of those involved have not been released at this time.