We are grateful that, once again, the suspects have been apprehended so quickly. We echo Assistant Chief Martinez' comments from the press conference early this morning. We are a community that welcomes all comers but we do not welcome violence. But first and foremost it is a community. Deep Ellum is the heartbeat of Dallas’ culture. It draws thousands of people from all across the metroplex and the world to enjoy arts, culture and entertainment each week. Deep Ellum is the premier entertainment destination in the region welcoming millions each year. "In Deep Ellum, we care deeply about public safety including the safety of our neighbors, our businesses, our patrons and visitors, and one another. In November 2021, Dallas Police arrested 20-year-old Omari Cooper and charged him with Walker's murder.įriday, the Deep Ellum Foundation released a statement: In September 2021, 18-year-old Kenneth Walker was killed and five others were injured after gunfire erupted in Deep Ellum. Dallas Police later arrested 22-year-old DaMichael Rose and charged him with one count of aggravated assault. In April, two people were injured after a shooting outside a Deep Ellum bar. The shooting early Friday morning is the most recent in a growing string of shootings in the Deep Ellum neighborhood. 7EyFdvJg8a- Dallas Police Dept ApSHOOTING THE MOST RECENT IN A STRING OF VIOLENCE IN DEEP ELLUM Limited closure: Indiana, Crowdus, and Malcolm X southbound between Indiana and Commerce. Starting this weekend, for the summer, will close streets to vehicle traffic in Deep Ellum starting at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.įull closures: Portions of Main, Elm & Pryor. after traffic has cleared.įollowing the shooting early Friday morning, Dallas police said they will continue to have a stepped-up presence in Deep Ellum. Police said the roads will reopen by 3 a.m. Indiana and Crowdus streets will also have limited closures. Southbound Malcolm X Boulevard will be closed from Indiana to Commerce Street. Parts of Main, Elm, and Pryor streets will close completely starting at 10 p.m. The closures, police said, were implemented in the interest of public safety each summer as pedestrian traffic in the popular entertainment district increases. His announcement came after a shooting in Deep Ellum that killed a teenager and left five others injured, including a 15-year-old girl.ĭallas Police started closing streets to vehicle traffic in Deep Ellum on Friday and Saturday nights in April. POLICE MAKE CHANGES TO CURB WEEKEND VIOLENCE IN DEEP ELLUMĪt the end of last year, Dallas Police Chief Eddie García vowed to “take Deep Ellum back” for patrons and residents.
"The brazenness of these criminals is what astonishes me the most," Garcia said.Īccording to police, anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department's Homicide Unit.įive people were shot during the incident, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. It's just you have instances like this where people have no regard for other people's safety and they start shooting weapons and they don't care who's in the way," said Albert Martinez, executive assistant police chief with the Dallas Police Department.Ĭhief Garcia, speaking at a department graduation Friday morning, credited officers stationed in Deep Ellum for their quick response and for providing first aid to the shooting victims while commenting on the boldness of those willing to open fire in public. "We are doing everything we can to maintain safety. 2 Killed, Multiple Others Wounded in Early Morning Shooting in Deep Ellumĭallas Police said they believe the shooting was an isolated incident, that all parties involved have been identified and that there is no longer an ongoing threat to the public.
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