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One dead, one critically injured in afternoon Dallas shooting
By NBC DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times. Police said 28-year-old
Key takeaway Police said 28-year-old Nigel Calhoun died at the scene.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The violent incident in Dallas serves as a stark contrast to the relatively safer environment of neighboring Fort Worth , where residents often take pride in the city's cowboy culture and family-friendly atmosphere. However, the proximity of the two cities, connected by a vast metroplex, means that safety concerns in one city can have a ripple effect on the other. Fort Worth residents may be wondering if similar violence could erupt in their own city, particularly in areas with high foot traffic like the Stockyards or Sundance Square. The fact that Dallas police are still searching for suspects and asking for public help suggests that the investigation is ongoing and that the community's assistance is crucial in bringing the perpetrators to justice. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth's own police department may be taking note of the incident and reviewing their strategies to prevent and respond to similar incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Dallas police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times. Police said 28-year-old
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