Deep Ellum Foundation Hosts Shooting Listening Sessions
Two community sessions will give residents, workers, and business owners a chance to share concerns after deadly Deep Ellum shootings.
Dallas Violence News
In Dallas, violence news means homicides, shootings, assaults and mass casualty events. Reporting also covers public safety efforts, anti-violence initiatives and the response to incidents across the area.
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October 27, 2026
Dallas Police Investigate Tuesday Morning ShootingA man was transported to a local hospital after being shot on McGregor Street.
October 26, 2026
Dallas Judge Sentences Woman to 30 Years for MurderKeona Hampton received the sentence for the 2025 shooting death of 41-year-old Cecilia Simpson at a local store.
October 26, 2026
Dallas Teen Arrested Following Party ShootingA 17-year-old suspect is now in custody facing six charges of aggravated assault after a shooting in Old East Dallas.
October 26, 2026
Three Injured in Shooting at Dallas Halloween PartyThree people sustained injuries after a shooting and a vehicle strike at a party on October 26.
October 22, 2026
Dallas Police Identify Suspect in Fatal Chicken Shop ShootingA male victim died following a shooting outside of a business in the Cedar Crest neighborhood.
October 12, 2026
Dallas Toddler Died Following ShootingA 3-year-old boy was transported to a hospital after being found with a gunshot wound on Sunday.
October 4, 2026
Six People Injured in Dallas ShootingAuthorities reported that six individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a shooting in Dallas.
September 30, 2026
Dallas Leaders Addressed Highland Hills ViolenceCity officials visited the neighborhood following a series of recent shootings that left residents seeking safety.
September 29, 2026
Texas Authorities Captured Fugitive Anthony Dewayne OliverThe 64-year-old wanted for assault in Dallas County was apprehended following a public search for his whereabouts.
September 29, 2026
Child Wounded in Dallas Drive-by ShootingA ten-year-old boy was shot in the leg while sleeping inside an apartment building late Monday night.
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Reporting here centers on violent crime reports, law enforcement activity, community responses and the policy decisions meant to improve public safety. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it, tracking events as they develop. Local reporting frequently highlights the contrast between incidents in commercial zones and residential corridors. Incident reports and subsequent investigations into root causes remain the most frequent elements in the coverage.