By Christopher Connelly, KERA NEWS
DALLAS – Sgt. Michael Smith was one of the five law enforcement officers killed when a gunman fired on police at a peaceful protest on Thursday. KERA’s Christopher Connelly spoke with those who knew him.
Dallas PD Confirm Garage Suspect Is Dead
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — Dallas Police have confirmed that the suspect that was cornered in parking garage last night is dead. Police Chief David Brown says the suspect did not kill himself, but was killed by a bomb sent in by a robot used by law enforcement. He adds that the suspect shared many thoughts about wanting to kill white people and police officers before his death.
Dallas Police Chief On Taking Down Suspect
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By Gus Contreras, KERA NEWS
Dallas Police Chief David Brown describes taking down the suspect in El Centro College downtown:
‘Unprecedented Night’ In Dallas
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By Bill Zeeble, KERA NEWS
Emotions were already high as hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Dallas last night, rallying against police shootings in Minnesota and across the country. Then gunshots erupted. Police officers were hit. Many died. A mayor choked back tears. It was an unprecedented night in Dallas history — and, perhaps, American history.
Texas, Nation Stunned By Dallas Sniper Incident
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(Dallas, TX) — The world is watching Dallas in disbelief after last night’s sniper incident downtown that claimed the lives of at least five police officers. Dozens of rounds were fired at police, who were attempting to get the public out of harm’s way during a protest over police shootings in other U.S. cities. Reports indicate at least one suspect is dead and a woman found not far away from him is in police custody. A person of interest carrying a firearm on city streets was detained, but later released.
Dallas Resident Videos DPD Officer Being Shot
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By Stephen Becker, KERA NEWS
Randy Biart took part in the protest and headed back to his room on an upper floor of the Crown Plaza Hotel. When he heard a commotion, he grabbed his video camera and headed to the balcony. He spoke with KERA news’ Stephen Becker:
Dallas Mayor Addresses Shootings
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By Stephen Becker, KERA NEWS
This is an excerpt from the mayor’s press conference at Dallas City Hall held at 12:30 am this morning (July 8).
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings:
“It is a heartbreaking morning to lose these four officers that proudly served our citizens. To say that our police officers put their life on the line every day is no hyperbole ladies and gentlemen. It’s a reality. We as a city, we as a country, must come together – lock arms – and heal the wounds that we all feel from time to time. Word matter. Leadership matters at this time.”
Dallas Police Shooting Among Deadliest In 100 Years
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — The ambush-style killings of police officers in Dallas is one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in the past hundred years. In a video posted to YouTube, shots could be heard ringing throughout downtown Dallas.
One Dallas Transit Officer Killed, Multiple Officers Shot
July 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit reports that one of its officers has died and three others wounded following a shooting in downtown Dallas during a rally against police shootings. Multiple reports say two Dallas cops were also shot by someone carrying a rifle this evening. The condition of the officers haven’t been released. SWAT negotiators are reportedly trying to get suspect to surrender after finding the person holed up inside a building.
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