CEDAR HILL, Texas — Four individuals were arrested after gunshots were fired near a gathering of teenagers outside Cedar Hill businesses Friday night, October 23, 2026, following a local football game.
According to the Cedar Hill Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of North Highway 67, where a large group of teenagers had gathered.
Officers were already conducting proactive patrols in the area and walking through nearby parking lots when they heard multiple gunshots.
From a distance, officers observed a firearm being discharged into the air.
Officers immediately moved toward the area as witnesses provided descriptions of individuals and a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
Suspects Flee Near Wendy's Parking Lot
Officers located a vehicle matching the description near the Wendy's parking lot and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Several individuals fled, prompting officers to pursue the vehicle and search for those who had run away on foot.
The vehicle eventually stopped in the 200 block of South Highlands, where officers detained three individuals.
Another individual was located and apprehended behind Home Depot, while a fifth individual was brought back to the scene by a parent.
Police recovered a firearm from the vehicle.
Four individuals were arrested on various charges, while one juvenile was released to a parent.
The department did not identify those arrested or specify the charges in its announcement.
No Injuries Reported
Despite the gunfire and the number of teenagers gathered in the area, police reported no injuries.
The Cedar Hill Police Department warned that firing a gun into the air in a crowded public area creates a serious risk of injury or death.
Police credited officers' quick response with locating individuals believed to be involved and recovering a firearm.
The department acknowledged concerns that incidents involving gunfire in public areas can create for residents, families and nearby businesses.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Cedar Hill Police Department.
