Kenneth Walker was an 18-year-old male who died from gunshot wounds sustained during a mass shooting in Deep Ellum, Dallas, on September 19, 2021. The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. near North Malcolm X Boulevard and Main Street; five other people were shot that night and four women, aged 15 to 30, were expected to survive.

Police arrested 18-year-old Lathaniel Pearson on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest after officers said he was seen pointing a gun when they arrived. It remained unclear whether Pearson was responsible for Walker’s death as the investigation continued. The shooting prompted increased security in Deep Ellum, including barricades at key intersections, and the police chief announced a zero-tolerance stance on neighborhood violence.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to authorities.