Two 18-Year-Olds Killed, Third Man Injured in Mesquite Shooting After Family Dispute

MESQUITE, Texas - Two 18-year-old men were killed and a third man was wounded in an early Wednesday morning shooting in Mesquite that investigators believe stemmed from a dispute involving family members.

According to the Mesquite Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:07 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2026, in the 2200 block of Amber Springs Drive.

When officers arrived, they discovered two men lying in the roadway with apparent gunshot wounds.

Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts, including CPR, before both victims were transported to Baylor Hospital.

Despite those efforts, both men died from their injuries.

Police confirmed that both victims were 18-year-old Mesquite residents. Their identities have not been released pending notification of their families.

Third Shooting Victim Arrives at Hospital

As investigators worked at the shooting scene, they learned that a third individual had arrived separately at a local emergency room suffering from gunshot wounds.

The third victim, a 20-year-old man, is believed to have been involved in the same incident.

Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening, and arrangements were being made to transfer him to a Dallas-area hospital for additional treatment.

Authorities have not released his identity or explained his relationship to the two men who died.

Family Dispute Reportedly Escalated Into Gunfire

According to preliminary findings, the shooting began with a disagreement involving family members.

Investigators believe the dispute escalated into a physical altercation before firearms were produced and shots were fired.

Police have not disclosed what sparked the disagreement, how many firearms were involved or who fired the shots.

No arrests or criminal charges were announced in the department's initial report.

The Mesquite Police Department also clarified the location of the shooting after earlier information incorrectly placed the incident in the 2800 block of Clearwater Drive.

Investigators determined that the shooting actually occurred in the 2200 block of Amber Springs Drive.

The investigation remains active, and police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.