(Dallas, TX) — It’s looking like there was only one shooter in last night’s deadly ambush of Dallas police officers. The suspect has been identified as former Army reservist Micah Xavier Johnson. A senior law enforcement official tells “The New York Times” that it appears the 25-year-old Johnson was the only gunman. Dallas police originally said that at least two snipers used triangulated fire in the ambush that killed five police officers. Johnson died after a standoff with police. He was killed by a bomb that was detonated by a police robot.
Reports: Dead Ambush Suspect Was Army Reservist
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(DALLAS) — The dead gunman from last night’s ambush of Dallas police officers is being identified as a former Army reservist. According to several reports, 25-year-old Micah Xavier Johnson was killed in a parking garage by an explosive detonated by a police robot. Johnson is said to have lived in nearby Mesquite, Texas. Law enforcement officials say Johnson had no known ties to terror groups or criminal history. The Dallas police chief said earlier that the gunman claimed to have acted alone and wasn’t part of any group. There are three other suspects in custody, but they are not cooperating with investigators.
Congressional Black Caucus Demands Action On Guns
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(Washington, DC) — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are putting more pressure on congressional leaders to deal with gun violence. In a Capitol briefing, Texas Democrat Shelia Jackson Lee said hearts are broken about the shooting deaths of five police officers in Dallas. They were killed in a sniper ambush. North Carolina Democrat G.K. Butterfield said caucus members are angry and frustrated by congressional inaction on guns. He also expressed dismay about the shooting deaths of two young black men by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. Michigan Democrat John Conyers called for expanded background checks and a ban on military-style assault weapons.
Dallas Gunman ID’d As Micah Johnson
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(Dallas, TX) — There are reports that the gunman killed by Dallas police is 25-year-old Micah Johnson. The “Los Angeles Times” is citing a law enforcement official as saying that Johnson has no known ties to terror groups or criminal history. Dallas Police Chief David Brown remarked earlier today that a gunman killed by police had said that he acted alone and wasn’t a part of any group.
Clinton, Trump React To Dallas Police Ambush
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(Undated) — The presidential candidates are reacting to last night’s ambush of Dallas police officers. Hillary Clinton tweeted that she mourns for the officers shot while doing their sacred duty to protect peaceful protesters. Clinton said she also mourns for the officers’ families and all who serve them. Donald Trump says last night’s ambush was an attack on our country and that it was a coordinated, premeditated assault on the men and women who keep us safe. He called the deadly police shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota senseless and tragic. Trump also said it reminds us how much more needs to be done.
Dallas Morning News Headline Is Just One Word: Ambush
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(Dallas, TX) — The early morning headline in the “Dallas Morning News” headline is just one word — Ambush. That’s the word used by Dallas Police Chief David Brown. Speaking at Dallas City Hall this morning at 12:30 a.m., Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings were clearly saddened over the deaths of four Dallas police officers and one DART officer. Rawlings said he had heard from the White House and from Governor Abbott offering all possible support to the people of Dallas.
NYPD Monitoring Dallas Developments And Is Prepared To React
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(New York, NY) — The NYPD says it’s closely monitoring developments in Dallas following a deadly sniper attack that killed at least five police officers and wounded at least seven others last night. Police say they’ve beefed up patrol units in New York City and are prepared to deploy special counterterrorism units, if needed. The department sent a memo to all precincts this morning, remind officers to think tactically and remain vigilant when members of the public approach them. The NYPD also says it’s posting a uniformed security officer at every precinct.
Dallas PD Confirm Garage Suspect Is Dead
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(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.
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