Dallas, TX — A Dallas County grand jury is now hearing testimony in the killing of Botham Jean. Jean was shot to death in September by now former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger, who claims she accidentally went to the wrong apartment instead of her own. Guyger is accused of manslaughter, but the grand jury […]
Dallas’ El Centro College Re-Opens
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Gus Contreras, KERA News for Audio Texas
DALLAS – The doors to El Centro College in downtown Dallas are finally opening up to faculty and staff this morning. Students will return to class tomorrow.
More Known About How Sniper Attacked In Dallas
July 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — We are learning that last week’s sniper attack in Dallas may have been more of a direct assault.
Current And Former Presidents Attend Dallas Memorial Service
July 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Christopher Connelly, KERA News for Audio Texas
DALLAS – President Obama was in Dallas to take part in a service honoring the victims of last week’s attack. He was joined by former president George W. Bush, and a host of other dignitaries. The speakers didn’t just honor the officers, but addressed the importance – and pitfalls – of modern policing.
Hospital Response to Dallas Shooting
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Stephanie Kuo, KERA News via Audio Texas
DALLAS – After the shooting in downtown Dallas last Thursday, hospitals had the difficult task of tending to the injured officers. Monday (11 July), doctors and nurses at Parkland Hospital’s trauma center talked about their experiences that night. Parkland treated seven officers and one surgeon says he can’t ignore how race affects him as a doctor.
Profile of Slain Officer
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.
Peter Johnson on Micah X
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Bill Zeeble, KERA NEWS
Three weeks before Micah Xavier Johnson opened fire on Dallas police Thursday night, he offered to work security for protesters outside a Donald Trump appearance in Dallas. KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports that organizers said “no way” – because Johnson wanted to bring a gun.
Dallas Shooting Aftermath: Reaction
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Francesca Paris, KERA NEWS
DALLAS – The Thursday night shooting that left five police officers dead in Dallas, and the recent killings of black men by police in other cities across the country, have many on edge. On Friday, KERA talked with African-Americans in downtown Dallas about how they’re feeling in the aftermath:
UPDATE: Nine Officers Injured In Dallas Attack
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — El Centro College in Dallas says two of its police officers were wounded in last week’s sniper attack. A statement posted on the school’s website last night says one officer was hit by a bullet while guarding the entrance to the college. He was treated at the scene and actually returned to duty to help protect others. Another officer was hit by flying glass from a window at the college shattered by a bullet during the attack. The news brings the total number of officers injured during the incident to nine.
Obama, Bush, Biden Will Attend Dallas Police Memorial
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — President Obama will speak at tomorrow’s memorial service in Dallas for the five police officers killed by sniper fire last week. A White House spokesman says the interfaith service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center will also be attended by former President George W. Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush and Vice President Joe Biden. President Bush, a Dallas resident, will also be one of the featured speakers.
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