A social night at the Exotic Social Club in Tyler, Texas, turned deadly in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026. Smith County Sheriff’s deputies arrived about 1:45 a.m. after reports of deadly conduct and found 32-year-old Keundas Jamoure Dansford and 24-year-old Keion Dewayne Redd in the club’s parking lot with fatal gunshot wounds. Two women were also wounded: one struck in the leg by a bullet that pierced a wall inside the club, and another taken to a hospital by private vehicle with a leg wound. Both women’s injuries were non-life-threatening.

Authorities describe the incident as gang-related; the sheriff said neither Dansford nor Redd were believed to have gang ties and appeared to be innocent bystanders. Investigators reported that the disturbance began when someone jumped on a car hood, declared allegiance to a gang and said they were there to take care of business. Although multiple weapons were observed, officials believe only one gun was fired. Two people have been arrested in connection with the case and at least one suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

If anyone has information about that night, please share what was seen or heard in the club or parking lot.