Last night in Dallas' South Oak Cliff neighborhood turned deadly when a person was killed in a shooting near a middle school, according to police. Neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots and then saw first responders rush to the scene. Authorities had not immediately identified the victim.
Dallas police told CBS News Texas that the shooting happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Corning Avenue, where at least one person was shot and killed. The station's brief report relied on police accounts and offered few additional details.
Where it happened
The intersection of Maryland Avenue and Corning Avenue sits inside South Oak Cliff, within the city's Oak Cliff Gateway area, according to the city's Oak Cliff Gateway TIF map. The block is largely residential and lies southwest of downtown Dallas.
Neighborhood context
Oak Cliff has seen multiple shootings this year, fueling concerns among residents about public safety. Reporting by The Dallas Morning News has documented recent incidents, while local coverage of Sunday gunfire in East Oak Cliff has highlighted the community's reaction.
Investigation
Police had not released the victim's name, a suspect description, or a possible motive as of the latest reports, according to CBS News Texas. Detectives remained on scene and an investigation was underway.
