Multiple news outlets are reporting that protesters are scrambling after gunshots were heard at a demonstration in Dallas over recent fatal police shootings of black men, addressed by the president today as he arrived in Poland.
Scary scene just shown on Fox out of Dallas
— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) July 8, 2016
BREAKING: @FOX4 in Dallas reporting shots fired at a protest downtown related to the officer-involved shootings in LA/MN
— Jonathan Hardison (@FOX6Hardison) July 8, 2016
BREAKING UPDATE: Police are reporting shots fired during the protest march in downtown Dallas. We are working to confirm.
— WFAA (@wfaa) July 8, 2016
#BREAKINGNEWS: Shots fired during Dallas protest over police shootingshttps://t.co/vB2XMdic3R
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) July 8, 2016
Oh no!!! Reports of crowd on run at #Dallas #BlackLivesMatter protest. Hearing #police officer shot. pic.twitter.com/6wpDaPATJy
— Robbie Owens (@cbs11Robbie) July 8, 2016
Update – At least one suspect fled, possibly near El Centro College per scanner traffic. Armed with long gun. AVOID THE AREA.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) July 8, 2016
This is a little bit cleaner clip. Shots fired at the #blacklivesmatter protest. pic.twitter.com/DAJVkCll32
— G.J. McCarthy (@gjmccarthy) July 8, 2016
our @joshstephenwfaa reporting someone has been shot in downtown #Dallas following #AltonSterling protest pic.twitter.com/y7Lst2CRXX
— David Goins (@dgoins) July 8, 2016
ABC7 is reporting that two officers have been struck by gunfire.
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/751237518050271232
Local Dallas reporter quoting police officer "Two officers shot." Describing panic at scene of what had been a peaceful protest.
— Rick Folbaum (@RickFolbaum) July 8, 2016
KDFW reports some protesters were chanting "F**** the police."
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) July 8, 2016
Two officers down. No word on condition. This is awful.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) July 8, 2016
After Dallas shots, cop confronts protestor, "keep moving, I am trying to save your life." While protestors run away, cops run to gun fire.
— Rich Kelsey (@RichKelsey) July 8, 2016
Update:
.@Jeff_Journalist says officer said "There is a man with a riffle"; shots heard WATCH: https://t.co/b67wd16Ude pic.twitter.com/7QfT0dO1W5
— CBSDFW (@CBSDFW) July 8, 2016
MANY gunshots heard in video I captured in #Dallas, just before 9p as rally marched through downtown @wfaachannel8 pic.twitter.com/1O3GB0b9xx
— Marie Saavedra (@MSaavedraTV) July 8, 2016
Multiple witnesses telling @CBSDFW crew in Downtown Dallas that shots came from parking garage. Looks like police are searching garage now.
— Jennifer Lindgren (@JLindgrenCBS11) July 8, 2016
Watching coverage from home. Witnesses being interviewed saying 30+ shots rang out. @CBSDFW No one speculating who was targeted.
— Jennifer Lindgren (@JLindgrenCBS11) July 8, 2016
My brother in West End says he heard 50 gunshots. Someone he's with says DPD officers carried officer to ambulance. pic.twitter.com/15FOslzAKk
— Allison Harris (@AllisonFox4News) July 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/allisongriz/status/751234755882995713
protestors didn't shoot, as far as we know. They and police may have been targeted
— STEVE PICKETT (@STEVEPICK11) July 8, 2016
Update: The suspect is described as a black male wearing camouflage and carrying an AR-15 rifle.
#BREAKING: @DallasPD asking officers to BOLO for a BM w/ light skin and camo shorts carrying an AR15 seen earlier during protest.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 8, 2016
#BREAKING: @DallasPD asking for ballistic shields at one downtown location. I'm purposely not sharing location bc of active shooter.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 8, 2016
#BREAKING: BM Suspect wearing camo shirt, black shorts. Believed to be near Crowne Plaza Hotel on Elm St, via @DallasPD.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 8, 2016
#BREAKING: I'm with 10 officers right now on a downtown corner. Some visibly angry. Some calm. Planning what to do if they have to move.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) July 8, 2016
Update:
#BREAKING two officers shot in Downtown Dallas now confirmed. One is Dallas Police officer. One is DART officer. @CBSDFW
— Jennifer Lindgren (@JLindgrenCBS11) July 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers who were shot in #Dallas tonight. Awaiting further details.
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) July 8, 2016
Gunman is reportedly now on the move in downtown Dallas. Holding a rifle and in an alley at one point according to @MSaavedraTV #Breaking
— ron corning (@roncorning) July 8, 2016
Update:
New reports say that as many as six police officers have been shot, and that there might be two suspects, not one.
#Dallas PD sources: One suspect down, other in camo. 3 to 6 officers down.
— Rachael Gleason (@rachaelgleason) July 8, 2016
WFAA in #Dallas reporting 2 officers down. Fox News local affiliate: 3-6 officers down. CNN reporting 6 https://t.co/HPYjLmvkST
— Rachael Gleason (@rachaelgleason) July 8, 2016
KDFW reports 3-6 officers injured in Dallas shooting. #pray
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) July 8, 2016
Via @FOX4: One suspect down, but police believe a second one in tactical gear is barricaded in the parking garage. https://t.co/KJmdKH7tye
— James Downie (@jamescdownie) July 8, 2016
Update: One suspect is in custody. Another, possibly in a bulletproof vest & tactical gear, is at large. #Dallas #Dallaspoliceshooting
— Jenny Anchondo (@JennyAnchondoTV) July 8, 2016
At least 1 officer in surgery at the moment after Dallas shooting, a 2nd officer was shot in the arm – local TV
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 8, 2016
KDFW is reporting police are negotiating with a second suspect in the shooting of police officers in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/AztV5XCQPe
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 8, 2016
#Dallas Shooter is confined in a building and SWAT negotiators are in contact with the suspect per @CorySmithNBC5
— Astrid Martinez (@astridtv1) July 8, 2016
Terrible news: at least one officer is being reported killed, and possibly three.
"Multiple officers gravely wounded" according to KDFW reporter. "This is going to be a horrific night in Dallas." My God. #Copslivesmatter
— Tara Setmayer (@TaraSetmayer) July 8, 2016
From @shaunrabbfox4 – "There are several officers gravely injured. This is going to be an horrific night for the Dallas Police Department."
— Mike Doocy (@MikeDoocyFox4) July 8, 2016
NEW: DART reporting four DART officers shot in #DallasShooting. One dead, others not life-threatening. No IDs.
— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) July 8, 2016
BREAKING: DART Police confirms 1 of its officers was killed in downtown Dallas shooting, 3 more injured
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 8, 2016
#BREAKING @dpdchief says 2 snipers shot 10 police officers from elevated positions. 3 died. 2 in surgery. 3 in critical condition. @CBSDFW
— Jack Fink (@cbs11jack) July 8, 2016
BREAKING: DPD Chief David Brown says 10 officers were shot by 2 snipers in downtown Dallas. 3 are dead, 3 are critical, and 2 are in surgery
— WFAA (@wfaa) July 8, 2016
Pray for Dallas tonight. Officers Down
— Dallas Police Assoc FOP #716 (@DPA_PoliceAssoc) July 8, 2016
Dallas Police statement: "An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time"
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) July 8, 2016
Update:
Dallas police have released a photo of one of the suspects being sought.
https://twitter.com/DallasPD/status/751262719584575488
Update:
JUST IN: Dallas Police say an 11th officer was shot during an exchange of gunfire with one of the suspects
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) July 8, 2016
With heavy hearts, we are devastated to report a fourth officer has been killed.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
4 Dallas cops shot & killed, at least 7 more wounded as snipers open fire during protest-Dallas PD says suspects threatened to plant a bomb
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) July 8, 2016
Update:
Sadly, it’s been announced that a fifth officer has died:
It has been a devastating night. We are sad to report a fifth officer has died.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
An update on the suspects:
#Dallas, what we know so far:
-5 police officers killed, total of 12 shot
-3 alleged suspects in custody
-4th suspect dead after standoff— CNN (@CNN) July 8, 2016
Twitchy will update this post as details emerge.
Editor’s note: Twitchy has updated the headline to this post to reflect the must current official data available from the Dallas Police Department.
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