Two victims identified in deadly Deep Ellum shootings that left four dead and 15 wounded

A series of shootings in Dallas's Deep Ellum district during Halloween celebrations resulted in four deaths and 15 injuries. Authorities have identified three of the victims as investigations into the three separate crime scenes continue.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and gun violence in major urban entertainment districts during high-traffic holiday events.
Authorities and family members have identified three of the four people killed in a series of shootings that left 15 others injured across the Deep Ellum entertainment district following Halloween celebrations early Sunday.The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified two of the victims as 21-year-old Kaniesa Scott and 28-year-old Unique Elise Benjamin.Scott died early Sunday morning at Baylor University Medical Center, while Benjamin died in the roadway in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street.A third victim was identified by his family as 25-year-old Anthony McCleary.McCleary's sister told FOX 4 he was in Deep Ellum with several of his cousins to celebrate Halloween. Ashley Martin said her sister called her to tell her what happened."And she was like Anthony is dead, and they can't ID his body. And I just drop down to my knees and say what happened? I'm like, I need to find my brother.
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