Crime & Safety

Dallas Police Provide Update on Tuesday Morning Homicide

The incident occurred during a party held at a short-term rental.

The Dallas Police Department is investigating the shooting deaths of three people at a party being held at a short-term rental on Tuesday morning.

The department posted a video update to social media hours after the incident occurred.

According to DPD, police responded to a shooting call in the 3700 Vilbig St. at around 12:28 a.m. The preliminary investigation found that four people had been shot at a party being hosted at a short-term rental.

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Two of the victims died at the scene and one died at the hospital. The fourth victim is in stable condition. All of the victims are adults.

At this time, police have not made an arrest and are still carrying out a preliminary investigation. Police said there was not a threat to the general public, but a suspect had fled the scene.

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As of Monday, there had been a total of 74 homicide offenses recorded by Dallas police in 2026. That includes seven justifiable homicide offenses, 55 murder and non-negligent manslaughter offenses, and another 12 negligent manslaughter offenses.

This time last year, the department had recorded 79 homicide offenses, including five justifiable homicides, 64 murder and non-negligent manslaughter offenses, and another 10 negligent manslaughter offenses.

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