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Two victims identified in deadly Deep Ellum shootings that left four dead and 15 wounded
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • • nation
Key Points:
- Two of the four people killed in Halloween-related shootings in Deep Ellum have been identified as 21-year-old Kaniesa Scott and 28-year-old Unique Elise Benjamin, with Scott dying early Sunday and Benjamin later that night.
- The shootings occurred over approximately 75 minutes at three separate locations in the Deep Ellum entertainment district, resulting in about 15 injuries, some self-transported to hospitals.
- Dallas police were fully staffed for Halloween and responded quickly, with officers performing life-saving measures on victims near the scenes.
- Authorities have made arrests and conducted interviews but have found no evidence linking the three shootings or clarifying the motives behind them.
- City officials condemned the violence, emphasizing public safety, and the Deep Ellum Foundation plans community listening sessions and mental health support for affected families.
