Crime & Safety

Shots reported near Melbourne Ave in Southwest — police responding

Dallas Police are responding to a reported shooting near 2500 Melbourne Ave in Oak Cliff (Southwest), logged Sunday, April 19 at 03:31. Officers are on scene now, and the area should be considered unsafe until the call clears.

What we know right now

  • Treat the surrounding blocks as an active scene until PD confirms the all-clear.
  • Happening in Oak Cliff — if you live, work, or commute here, stay alert.
  • Classified as a high-priority call — expect a heavy police presence.
  • If you are nearby, avoid the area and stay indoors. Do not approach the scene.

Why this matters

Oak Cliff has seen repeated high-priority calls this year, and every active scene shifts the feel of the block for days. If you are a neighbor, a scene like this is the moment to check in on people who live alone, not to drive past and look.

If you hear what sounds like fireworks and you are nowhere near a holiday, treat it as gunfire and move away from windows.

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📎Source

Dallas Police Department — Active Calls Incident #26-0742247

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Dallas PD Open DataPublished: Apr 19, 2026, 4:00 AMUpdated: Apr 19, 2026, 6:00 AM

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1 Comment

Trying to get a clearer picture of this. Oak Cliff residents, what does it look like on the ground?