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15-year-old charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Southeast Dallas

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Published  February 19, 2026 3:29pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 4
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The Brief

    • A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in southeast Dallas.
    • A 15-year-old male suspect is in custody and facing a manslaughter charge.
    • The victim’s identity has not yet been released by the medical examiner.

DALLAS - A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday, Feb. 18., 2026, afternoon in southeast Dallas, and a 15-year-old has been charged in connection with the killing, authorities said.

What we know:

Officers responded about 12:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of Pruitt Avenue, according to the Dallas Police Department. Preliminary findings indicate the 17-year-old was shot by a 15-year-old male.

Dallas Fire-Rescue crews arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim dead, police said. His identity has not been released pending confirmation by the Dallas County Medical Examiner.

The 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. Authorities did not release his name because he is a juvenile.

What's next:

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Dallas Police Department.

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