Dallas police investigating fatal shooting in east Oak Cliff

The victim died at the scene, authorities said.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 1500 block of Whitaker Avenue on Sunday morning, where they found a person who had been shot and later died at the scene. No further details about the shooting or the victim were immediately available.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings remain a major public safety concern in many urban neighborhoods, including parts of Dallas like east Oak Cliff. This incident is the latest in a string of recent gun-related incidents that have impacted the local community.

The details

According to a Dallas Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to a shooting call around 10:53 a.m. on Sunday in the 1500 block of Whitaker Avenue in east Oak Cliff. At the scene, they found a person who had been shot and that person later died from their injuries.

  • The shooting occurred on Sunday morning around 10:53 a.m.

The players

Corbin Rubinson

A spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department.

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What’s next

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have not yet released the identity of the victim or any potential suspects.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges Dallas faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety, particularly in neighborhoods that have historically experienced higher crime rates.