# 18-year-old arrested in Deep Ellum Halloween shootings

> Dallas police arrest 18-year-old Justin Murdock for killing three in Deep Ellum Halloween shootings.
- Title: 18-year-old arrested in Deep Ellum Halloween shootings
- Summary: Dallas police arrest 18-year-old Justin Murdock for killing three in Deep Ellum Halloween shootings.
- Keywords: dallas police, justin murdock, deep ellum, halloween shootings, capital murder, halloween night, south crowdus street, killing three people, injured people, federal operation, FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/another-deep-ellum-halloween-shooting-suspect-arrested
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dallas police, justin murdock, deep ellum, halloween shootings, capital murder, halloween night, south crowdus street, killing three people, injured people, federal operation, news, local
## New arrest in Deep Ellum shootings
Dallas police made a third arrest connected to Halloween night shootings that killed four people and injured at least 15.
## 18-year-old Justin Murdock charged
18-year-old Justin Murdock is charged with capital murder after allegedly killing three people and injuring several others.
## Operation Deep Cover launched
Federal authorities launched Operation Deep Cover to send federal resources and officers to help curb crime in Deep Ellum.
## Murdoch's arrest details
Dallas police chief Daniel Comeaux said 18-year-old Justin Murdock was arrested on South Crowdus Street after a confrontation over a group of girls.
## Shooting incident summary
Three people were killed and several others were injured during a confrontation where shots were fired.
## Chief Comeaux's statement
Police chief Daniel Comeaux credited the Deep Ellum business community for helping identify Murdock through cameras and videos.
## Additional injuries and hospitalizations
At least 15 people were injured, with one person remaining hospitalized after the shootings.
## What happened next
Detectives are still investigating the events leading up to the shooting and asking witnesses to come forward for more information.
## Key takeaway

Dallas police arrested 18-year-old Justin Murdock for capital murder after he allegedly killed three people in Deep Ellum Halloween shootings.