Crime & Safety

Shots reported near Northaven Rd in Northwest — police responding

Dallas Police are responding to a reported shooting near 3000 Northaven Rd in Oak Lawn (Northwest), logged Tuesday, April 28 at 02:14. 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 Lawn — 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 Lawn 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 #26-0801620

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Dallas PD Open DataPublished: Apr 28, 2026, 2:30 AMUpdated: Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 AM

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Anyone near Oak Lawn seeing this? What are you hearing right now?