Tragic drive-by shooting at Dallas birthday gathering

Dallas, Texas - On a Sunday evening, a birthday event in Dallas was marred by a drive-by shooting, resulting in the death of a young child, according to Dallas Metro News.

The event occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. near Fair Park, in a residential area. The shooting targeted a group gathered outside a home located at the junction of Haskell and East Grand avenues.

A 2-year-old girl was unfortunately hit while she was in a car, sustaining two gunshot wounds. Another woman, not related to the child, was seriously injured in the event and is currently in critical condition.

Following the incident, attendees quickly moved the injured to a nearby hospital. By the time the Dallas Police Department arrived, the child had sadly passed away.

The local community is in shock, and the police are currently working with limited information. At the time this report was written, neither a motive nor details about the potential suspect or vehicle have been identified. The victims' identities have not been released.

The Dallas Police Department is actively seeking the public's help. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and aid the ongoing investigation.

Credit: Dallas Metro News