Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Dallas police say three shootings in Deep Ellum killed 4 and hurt about 15 early Nov. 1, on a Halloween weekend when gunfire hit nightlife areas in about six US cities.
Four people were killed and about 15 were hurt in three shootings in the Deep Ellum entertainment district of Dallas after Halloween night, according to Dallas police. The first shooting happened about 12:20 a.m. Sunday, November 1, on Elm Street. The second came at 1:05 a.m. on Main Street. The third came at 1:35 a.m. on South Crowdus Street. Police said they have no evidence the three are related. These counts are as of Sunday night and may change.
Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said extra officers were already in the district for the holiday crowds. Officers less than two blocks away ran toward the gunfire, performed CPR and revived at least one victim. Several victims took themselves to hospitals. Comeaux said several people were arrested, but police have not said how many or on what charges. Detectives are still looking for more suspects. The motive is unknown, and no officers were hurt.
The Associated Press reported shootings near nightlife areas in about six US cities over the weekend. In Birmingham, Alabama, one person was killed and eight were wounded near Legion Field after the Magic City Classic. In Newark, Delaware, six people were shot near the University of Delaware. In Bloomington, Illinois, a 19-year-old woman was killed and another woman was left in critical condition. Six people went to hospitals with gunshot wounds in Fayetteville, Arkansas. One man was killed and several were hurt near a strip mall southwest of Little Rock. The trend is tracked in mass shootings in 2026.
A bar manager in Deep Ellum told CBS News Texas the gunfire sounded like fireworks hitting a wall. He let a woman caught in the crossfire inside. Treat sudden popping sounds in a crowd as gunfire until you know otherwise, then move. The first steps to survive an active shooter are to get out and away from the sound. If you cannot get out, go inside the nearest business and put solid walls between you and the street. Before a night out, note two ways out of each place you visit. Agree on an emergency meeting spot so your group knows where to go if phones fail or you get split up.
Gunshot wounds can become life threatening before an ambulance gets through a crowded street. Knowing how to stop severe bleeding and keeping a tourniquet in your car or bag lets you help until responders arrive. Where it stands now: Dallas police are asking anyone with photos or video from the area to come forward, and the Deep Ellum Foundation has set community listening sessions for November 4 and 6. Before your next night out, pick your meeting spot and share it with your group. Be Prepared Not Scared!
