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Police are asking for help identifying a suspect seen drawing a pistol before a shooting in Deep Ellum. The violence spanned three scenes, leaving four people dead and 15 injured. Anyone with information should contact Dallas police. #Dallas #PublicSafety

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Families are mourning four lives lost during three separate shootings in Deep Ellum early Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, that also left 15 people injured. Kaniesa Scott, 21, was a student at Tarleton State University who dreamed of becoming a math teacher. She had recently earned her associate degree and was working toward her bachelor’s degree. Her family described her as hardworking and dedicated to her education. Her aunt said she loved going to the gym, getting her hair done and wearing makeup. Family members said she had just arrived in Deep Ellum and parked when she was killed. Unique Elise Benjamin, 28, was a certified nursing assistant originally from Chicago. Her best friend, Oshshanae Rose, described her as hardworking, positive and someone who loved dressing up and looking her best. Rose said she was searching for parking to meet Benjamin when the gunfire erupted. She described Benjamin as an innocent bystander. Anthony McCleary, 25, also identified in reports as Anthony Martin and known as Quincy McCleary, was remembered as a caring young man who loved making music, rapping and playing video games. His family said he had recently returned to the DFW area, was focusing on his faith and had been helping feed homeless people. His sister, Ashley Martin, said he was the type of person who would give someone the clothes off his back. Isiah Boling, 20, affectionately known as Zay, was a Mansfield father of two young children, a 2 year old son and a 1 year old daughter. His family described him as a loving father and protector. According to relatives, Boling was celebrating Halloween with his siblings when an altercation involving his sister escalated into gunfire. His mother, Flora Perez, and the mother of his children, Thalia Tracey, remembered his devotion to his family. As loved ones remember their lives, families are demanding answers and justice while Dallas Police continue investigating the shootings that devastated the Deep Ellum community. Sources: WFAA, NBC 5 DFW, CBS Texas and FOX 4.

A night out turns frightening in seconds. Amid reports of gunfire, people check on one another and try to get to safety—but authorities have not verified the claims. #Dallas #BreakingNews

Dallas, TX. Four people were killed and 15 others injured following three separate shootings in Deep Ellum early Sunday morning, November 1, 2026. According to Dallas Police, the shootings occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Elm Street, 1:05 a.m. on Main Street, and 1:35 a.m. on South Crowdus Street. A total of 19 people were confirmed as victims. Several were transported to local hospitals, while others arrived on their own. Police are investigating the shootings, and the suspects remain outstanding according to the department's latest written statement. #DeepEllum #DallasNews #DallasShooting #DFWNews #SmashDaTopic

Three People Killed In One Of Three Overnight Incidents In Deep Ellum A late-night shooting in Deep Ellum left three people dead. Police are investigating what led up to the incident on Crowdus Street near Canton Street in Dallas. #Dallas #DeepEllum