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Dallas police report sharp drop in random gunfire calls over Fourth of July weekend
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Shannon Miller , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This year, officers responded to 125 calls from July 3 through Monday morning. Dallas police reported a decrease in random gunfire calls over the Fourth of July weekend.
Dallas police reported a decrease in random gunfire calls over the Fourth of July weekend. The department credits increased enforcement and public messaging for the reduction.
Calls for random gunfire were down significantly compared to last year. This year, officers responded to 125 calls from July 3 through Monday morning.
Further details on the decrease in random gunfire calls are available from the Dallas police department, including comparisons to last year's holiday period and resident reactions to the increased police presence.
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Category: safety Published: July 6, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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