Justin Murdock Arrested in Dallas Deep Ellum Shooting That Left Three People Dead

Eighteen-year-old Justin Murdock faces a capital murder charge after a Halloween weekend shooting on South Crowdus Street in Dallas killed three people and injured several others.

Three People Killed in Deep Ellum Halloween Weekend Shooting

An 18-year-old man, identified as Justin Murdock, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Dallas’ Deep Ellum entertainment district that left three people dead and several others injured.

The shooting occurred during the early hours of November 1, following Halloween celebrations along South Crowdus Street. The victims were identified as Unique Elise Benjamin, 28; Kaniesa Scott, 21; and Anthony Martin, 25.

The incident was one of three separate shootings reported in Deep Ellum within approximately 75 minutes, turning a busy holiday weekend into a night of tragedy for several families.

Justin Murdock Arrested in Connection With Triple Homicide

The Dallas Police Department said its Fugitive Unit arrested Murdock on November 10. The department announced the arrest in an update published November 13, confirming that he was charged with capital murder of multiple persons and booked into the Dallas County Jail.

Investigators reportedly identified Murdock through witness accounts, surveillance recordings and photographs connected to the incident. According to details described in an arrest-warrant affidavit, the confrontation allegedly began after Anthony Martin made comments toward two women from a vehicle caught in traffic. Murdock was reportedly walking with a group that included the women before gunfire erupted. These are allegations outlined in the investigation, not findings established at trial.

Three Separate Shootings Leave Four People Dead in Deep Ellum

The South Crowdus Street shooting was the third reported shooting in Deep Ellum during the early hours of November 1.

• Around 12:20 a.m.: A shooting in the 2600 block of Elm Street killed 20-year-old Isaiah Boling.

• Around 1:05 a.m.: Gunfire in the 2600 block of Main Street injured seven people.

• Around 1:35 a.m.: The shooting in the 200 block of South Crowdus Street killed Benjamin, Scott and Martin.

Across the three incidents, police reported four deaths and approximately 15 injuries. The shootings happened within roughly 75 minutes, leaving families grieving and many others recovering from injuries. Authorities have continued investigating the separate incidents and seeking information about people who may have been involved.

Murdock’s arrest relates specifically to the three deaths on South Crowdus Street. Another suspect, David Yancy, was arrested in connection with the Main Street shooting. Police have also sought assistance identifying people of interest connected to the Elm Street homicide.

Families Continue to Mourn the Victims

For the families of Unique Elise Benjamin, Kaniesa Scott and Anthony Martin, the arrest is one development in a case marked by the sudden loss of three lives.

Their deaths occurred during a night when crowds had gathered in Deep Ellum for Halloween celebrations. As investigators continue working through the evidence, the families and community members affected by the violence are left remembering those who did not return home.

Disclaimer

Justin Murdock has been arrested and charged, but the capital murder allegation has not been proven in court. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The reported confrontation and circumstances leading to the shooting are based on investigative allegations. The three Deep Ellum shootings were separate incidents, and the reported overall toll of four deaths and approximately 15 injuries should not be confused with the three fatalities specifically connected to the South Crowdus Street case.