4 killed, 15 wounded in trio of shootings in Deep Ellum, Dallas police say
Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood was shut down overnight after police said three shootings unfolded within minutes of each other, leaving four people dead and 15 others injured.
Dallas police told CBS News Texas the first shooting unfolded around midnight at a convenience store along the 2600 block of Elm Street. Police said five people were shot in the parking lot in an apparent altercation. Minutes later, DPD said gunfire erupted along Commerce Street near South Crowdus Street, leaving three people dead.
The third shooting, according to police, happened along the 200 block of South Crowdus Street around 1:35 a.m., where one person died.
Police shut down the neighborhood around 1 a.m. One suspect was taken into custody, but it wasn't immediately clear which shooting that suspect was tied to.
During a press conference held later in the morning, Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux commended officers who responded, saying they were two blocks away from the initial shooting and handled the situation quickly.
The chief said he does not believe that the three shootings are connected.
Comeaux also said the department had witnesses and that other individuals have been arrested. He noted that officers were still looking for additional suspects and going door-to-door to obtain surveillance video from businesses.
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert offered this statement in response to the shootings:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families following the tragic overnight shootings in Deep Ellum. Dallas police officers were on the ground and able to respond immediately. Dallas police will continue to investigate this incident and work to bring those responsible to justice. We will share additional information as it becomes available."
Dallas police urged anyone with information to come forward by calling Sgt. Boz Rojas at 214-671-3598 or reach out via email.
The incident overnight into Sunday unfolded roughly six months after another shooting in Deep Ellum left a security officer dead and five others injured.
