A late-night shooting on Martinique Avenue in East Dallas has ended with a juvenile in custody on multiple felony charges, after someone fired into a home with six people inside, according to Dallas police.
Just after 11 p.m. on January 16, patrol officers were dispatched to 407 Martinique Avenue following reports of gunfire aimed at a residence. An unknown suspect had fired several rounds into the occupied house, police said, prompting the Dallas Police Department’s Gang Unit to take over the case. Investigators later identified a juvenile as the suspect and took that person into custody without incident.
According to a Dallas Police Department post on X, detectives identified the juvenile within two weeks and secured five arrest warrants for deadly conduct. The suspect was taken into custody on January 30. The department lists the original call as Incident #26-0092160 and confirms its Gang Unit is leading the investigation.
On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Martinique Avenue regarding a Disturbance Active Shooter in a Vehicle under Incident #26-0092160. An unknown suspect had fired several rounds into the residence occupied by six… pic.twitter.com/S8MFr1Sbr7
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) February 27, 2026
How Police Describe the Case
In the public summary of the incident, the department says officers were initially sent to a call labeled as a “Disturbance Active Shooter in a Vehicle.” Several rounds were fired into the home while it was occupied by six people, according to the post.
Detectives are now working to match up the physical and testimonial evidence with the five deadly conduct warrants already filed, and to determine whether additional suspects or charges might be added as the case develops.
What Deadly Conduct Means in Texas
Under Texas law, a person can be charged with deadly conduct for knowingly discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a habitation, building, or vehicle, even if no one is physically struck. When the conduct involves a firearm and a home or other structure, it can be treated as a third-degree felony under Texas Penal Code section 22.05.
A third-degree felony in Texas carries a potential punishment of two to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, per section 12.34 of the Texas Penal Code, according to Justia.
Investigation Remains Active
The department’s public statement does not say whether any of the six people inside the home were injured in the shooting. Investigators also have not released information about any weapons that may have been recovered.
For now, detectives say the investigation remains active as they continue processing evidence and coordinating with prosecutors on the next steps in the case.
