Halloween Weekend Shootings Kill 12 and Injure More Than 60

At least 12 people were killed and more than 60 others injured in shootings across seven US states during Halloween weekend, including separate incidents in Dallas, Birmingham, Boulder and Jacksonville. The violence occurred overnight into Saturday, disrupting holiday celebrations and a major college football event, according to police and emergency officials.

Dallas recorded three separate shootings in the Deep Ellum arts district, leaving at least four people dead and 15 injured. Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux said preliminary findings indicated the incidents were unrelated. Some victims transported themselves to hospitals, and officials warned that casualty figures could change.

Jessica Gamboa, a witness in Dallas, described the confusion as officers responded to multiple scenes.

"Right after one shooting, you would hear another shooting, and you would see all the police officers take off running to the next scene. It was a scary and unbelievable night." Gamboa told NBC News.

In Birmingham, Alabama, one person died and eight others were wounded near Legion Field following the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama State and Alabama A&M. The annual rivalry between the historically Black universities attracted nearly 70,000 spectators.

Police said gunfire erupted shortly after 7:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, where vendors had gathered near the stadium. One injured person was in critical condition, while seven others were reported stable, according to Officer Darrell Freeman.

"Shortly after 7:50 p.m., multiple shots rang out in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, officers responded and located multiple gunshot victims," Freeman said.

Freeman confirmed that nine people were struck by gunfire.

"At least one being confirmed deceased." Freeman said.

Police detained one person for questioning and recovered several firearms from the scene.

"Multiple firearms were recovered from the scene by officers and turned into our property room. One person has been detained and transported to the Birmingham Police Headquarters for questioning. This is an active scene with developing information." Freeman said.

Police Chief Michael Pickett said most spectators and families had already left the stadium grounds when the shooting occurred.

"I am very grateful that more people weren't injured." Pickett said.

Pickett also clarified that the violence happened outside the stadium property.

"This did occur after the game. For the most part, it was off of the property." Pickett said.

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin expressed anger and sadness over the incident in a social media statement.

"Hurt, shaken and rightfully angry." Woodfin said, describing the community's reaction.

He emphasized the importance of the football rivalry to the city's cultural traditions.

"Traditions of family." Woodfin said.

Woodfin also addressed the victims and their families.

"Tonight, as a family, we grieve. We wrap our arms around neighbors who are dealing with unimaginable pain right now. And just like family, we will stand united as we overcome this tragic night.

While this crime is under an active investigation, we will not let up until we achieve swift justice for this senseless violence." Woodfin said.

Elsewhere, two University of Colorado-Boulder students were shot at a house party, leaving one dead. Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said officers had previously visited the residence to address a noise complaint shortly after 10 p.m. A shooting call followed around 11:30 p.m. Two 19-year-olds were found wounded, and investigators are seeking two people of interest.

Jacksonville, Florida, recorded two unrelated Halloween party shootings that killed a 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man and injured 11 others. In Bloomington, Illinois, a 19-year-old woman was killed and seven people were wounded near Illinois Wesleyan University.

In Jackson, Mississippi, a man and a woman were killed and two others injured at a nightclub. Another six people were wounded in a shooting near the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Investigations into the incidents remained ongoing.