At Least Six Killed in Gun Attacks Across US During Halloween Celebrations

A series of gun attacks took place in several US cities during the Halloween holiday period, leaving at least six people dead and many others injured. The shootings occurred near entertainment venues, university campuses and other crowded areas. Law enforcement agencies in several states have launched investigations.

According to a Gulf News report, the highest number of casualties was recorded in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, Texas. Four people were killed and 15 others injured in several separate shootings in the area.

Police said the incidents took place within just one hour and 15 minutes. Authorities are conducting operations to identify those involved, while several suspects have reportedly been detained for questioning.

In Birmingham, Alabama, a shooting occurred outside a stadium after the traditional Magic City Classic football game. One person was killed and eight others were injured. Police recovered a weapon from the scene and detained one person in connection with the incident.

In Delaware, six people were shot in an area near a university campus. They were taken to hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old woman was killed in a shooting in Bloomington, Illinois. Several others were reportedly injured in that incident.

A shooting also occurred in the early hours of the morning in Fayetteville, Arkansas, leaving six people wounded.

A day earlier, on Friday (October 30), separate attacks took place at Spirit Halloween stores in California and Michigan. A pregnant woman was killed in the attack in Fairfield, California, while a 21-year-old man lost his life in Michigan.