Dallas Police Confuse Three Separate Shootings in Deep Ellum

Four people are dead and at least 15 others were injured after gunfire erupted at three different locations in the Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning. The violence occurred within a 75-minute window following Halloween celebrations in the Dallas neighborhood.

The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office has named two of the four victims. Kaniesa Scott, 21, was pronounced dead at 1:08 a.m. at Baylor University Medical Center. Unique Elise Benjamin, 28, died at 11:30 p.m. in the roadway in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street.

Police records show the first shooting began around 12:20 a.m. in the 2600 block of Elm Street. A second incident followed at approximately 1:05 a.m. in the 2600 block of Main Street. The third shooting was reported near 1:35 a.m. in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street.

Chief Daniel Comeaux stated that the injury count of 15 remains fluid because several victims sought treatment independently. He noted that officers assigned to the area for the holiday ran toward the gunfire from positions less than two blocks away. Those officers performed life-saving measures and revived at least one victim.

Comeaux insisted that the department was fully staffed for the event. "We looked at the plan. We knew it was Saturday night. We knew it was Halloween, so we were staffed properly," he said. Mayor Eric L. Johnson described the violence as unacceptable and reaffirmed public safety as a priority. The Deep Ellum Foundation plans to hold listening sessions this week to connect families with mental health resources.

Investigators have made arrests and interviewed multiple individuals, but they have not yet linked the three shootings or identified a motive. Police are currently collecting surveillance footage and gathering shell casings from the crime scenes. Sgt. Boz Rojas is soliciting photos, videos, and social media clips from the public at 214-671-3598.