Dallas police reported a decrease in random gunfire calls over the Fourth of July weekend. The department credits increased enforcement and public messaging for the reduction. From July 3 to Monday morning, officers responded to 125 calls for random gunfire.

This is a significant drop from the previous year, when the department received 5,739 calls during the holiday period. Residents in southeast Dallas noticed the difference, with one neighborhood association president commenting on the increased police presence helping to reduce both fireworks and gunfire. Further details on the reduction in random gunfire calls are available from the Dallas police department.