Crime & Safety

Shots reported near Highland Village Dr in South Central — police responding

Dallas Police are responding to a reported shooting near 5900 Highland Village Dr in Downtown Dallas (South Central), logged Friday, April 17 at 13:10. 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 Downtown Dallas — 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

Downtown Dallas 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 #26-0730051

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Dallas PD Open DataPublished: Apr 17, 2026, 1:30 PMUpdated: Apr 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

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Heads up to anyone driving near Downtown Dallas. Post updates as you see them.