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4 Killed in 3 Shootings Across Dallas Neighborhood

Four were killed and several injured in a string of shootings that took place overnight in Dallas, according to police.

Four people were killed and several injured in a series of three shootings that occurred in rapid succession in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood overnight, according to reports from CBS News Texas.

The first incident happened at approximately midnight local time at a convenience store, where one individual was injured, CBS cited Dallas Police as reporting.

A short time later, a second shooting erupted on Commerce Street near South Crowdus Street, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, as per law enforcement sources.

The third shooting took place along the 2600 block of Elm Street, claiming one life, according to CBS.

Five individuals were injured in the shootings and were transported to nearby hospitals, though they were not actively participating in the incidents, as stated by police.

In response to the chaos, the neighborhood was shut down and one suspect has since been apprehended, reports CBS.

Newsweek sought additional details from the Dallas Police Department on Sunday. Meanwhile, FOX 4 reported images of significant crime scenes on Elm and Main Street, emphasizing that these scenes are not believed to be related.

The neighborhood, which was reportedly bustling with Halloween revelers at the time, was subjected to heavy police presence following the incidents, according to FOX. Police cordoned off multiple blocks and dispatched officers from across the city to manage the situation.

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