Explosives found in bag near Dallas PD HQ, official says. 4 possible suspects in #DallasPDShooting. http://t.co/qnlFQ6h31o
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 13, 2015
The Dallas Police Department Twitter feed lays out the details of an attack at the DPD that began overnight, and a standoff with a suspect or suspects in what’s described as an armored vehicle continues this morning:
Shots were fired @DallasPD headquarters this morning, 911 received first call 12:27 am
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Witness stated that suspects are in a armored vehicle
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
June 13, 2015, @ about 12:30 am witnesses observed what they believed to be multiple suspects firing gun shots @ Dallas PD HQ
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Suspects parked in front of HQ. Patrol elements arrived; suspects rammed a DPD squad car & began shooting @ officers, striking squad cars.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
There were no officers struck. Officers returned fire @ which time suspect fled the location in what witnesses say is an armored vehicle.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Officers chased suspects south of Dallas to the parking lot of a Jack in the Box @ 121 S. I-45 Service Rd in Hutchins @ approximately 12:44a
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
The suspects refused to exit the vehicle, at which time officers set up a perimeter.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
SWAT has since been called to the scene and began negotiations with the suspects.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
The suspect gave a name to identify himself as James Boulware, a White male, 5’10”, 200 pounds.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
DPD HQ & all 7 substations are secure. Our Explosives Ordinance Detonation Unit is investigating 4 suspicious bags left in front of DPD HQ
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
One bag is confirmed to have explosives, pipe bombs inside.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
We are in process of evacuating residents of the Southside on Lamar Complex, located at 1409 South Lamar Street.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
No DPD officers have been injured. This is preliminary information & we are working diligently to gather more details re: this incident.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
We cannot confirm he name the suspect gave us. If you have any information related to this incident, contact us on Twitter, Facebook
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
There have been no officers injured. The suspect mentioned, during negotiations, that he is injured, this has not been confirmed.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
.@DPDChief seeking public's help, support and prayers for Dallas Police Officers.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#Breaking Standoff with the suspect. Suspect vehicle has been disabled. #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Dallas SWAT disabled the suspect vehicle with a .50 cal rifle. Standoff is ongoing #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
We are currently working on processing at least 2 crime scenes inclusive of the ongoing standoff near I-20 & I-45 #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#Breaking 2 explosive devices were found @DallasPD HQ – all suspected packages have now been cleared there. #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Are working as quickly as we can to get people back into their residences near @DallasPD HQ could still be several hours #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Police detonated explosive devices that had been left in the parking lot outside the PD:
The delay is because we must resume the search for additional explosive devices. Please be patient #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
This is where the Explosive Ordinance Robot attempted to move one of the bags. #DallasPDShooting pic.twitter.com/mgbgytBhWv
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#breaking As the Explosive Ordinance Robot attempted to move one of the bags @DallasPD HQ, the bag exploded on its own #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#Breaking We have found an additional package under a police truck in the parking lot @DallasPD HQ EOD is checking it #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Device found under police vehicle at HQ has detonated – no injuries #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#Breaking Device found under police vehicle @DallasPD HQ was detonated by EOD. #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Our Explosive Detection K-9 unit is at the scene at HQ. pic.twitter.com/55MHEAtO2U
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Picture of squad car that was shot at. No officers were injured. pic.twitter.com/vfT2nCiJzP
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#Breaking Our EOD robot took a hit from the initial explosion but is still functional and in use #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Here are some pictures of the damage at HQ. pic.twitter.com/ic18axSTPO
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
STATEMENT from @DallasPD about overnight attack on police headquarter. #DallasPDShooting. pic.twitter.com/rxRy4OvmBF
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) June 13, 2015
A suspect reportedly blamed police for his child being taken away:
#DallasPDShooting police say shooter accused them of taking away his child, explosives found, evacuation underway http://t.co/546mAXFw7K
— The Right Scoop (@TheRightScoop) June 13, 2015
Video as the attack unfolded:
#DallasPDShooting – A suspect in an armoured van opens fire on police. “@youtube http://t.co/lGaLp7fdrO”
— Daniel Sands (@DazzSands) June 13, 2015
“@deray: #DallasPDShooting. Eyewitness Video #5. pic.twitter.com/PejyWzfBli” this is messed up
— David Grant (@MrDavidGrant) June 13, 2015
#DallasPDShooting Suspect in armored vehicle opened fire outside #DallasPD HQ early Saturday. Video via @madwho12 https://t.co/yz2oRo2az7
— Richard Hine (@richardhine) June 13, 2015
Thankfully no one has been hurt in #DallasPDShooting. Hopefully it will be resolved peacefully.
— Hair (@SHannitysHair) June 13, 2015
Updates:
Sources say there has been no communication with suspect recently in Hutchins. Swat has backed off from vehicle. #DallasPDShooting @CBSDFW
— Arezow Doost (@CBS11Arezow) June 13, 2015
DPD source says they have had no communication with suspect for quite some time. They suspect he may have been shot in initial shootout
— Rebecca Lopez (@rlopezwfaa) June 13, 2015
.@DPA_PoliceAssoc says it's hearing suspect #JamesBoulware acted alone. @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/Yd0c5NTyGW
— Tami Carr (@CarrTamicbs11) June 13, 2015
#BREAKING Dallas SWAT utilizing robot to examine the suspect vehicle. Still concerned about explosives #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
PHOTO: @DallasPD SWAT robot inspecting suspect vehicle outside Jack-in-the-Box in Hutchins. #DallasPDShooting pic.twitter.com/BcomKkD2tL
— Ryan Wood (@RyanWoodDFW) June 13, 2015
#DEVELOPING: @rlopezwfaa reports that #DallasPDShooting suspect was shot, might be dead. Live on WFAA & http://t.co/501hhJFUBe right now.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) June 13, 2015
Evacuees have been allowed back into their homes across from @DallasPD HQ following a search for additional explosives #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
NEW: A second robot now inspecting the suspect vehicle at the scene of this standoff in Hutchins. #DallasPDShooting pic.twitter.com/7oGO2hJJVt
— Ryan Wood (@RyanWoodDFW) June 13, 2015
#BREAKING: @DPDChief says #DallasPDShooting suspect #Boulware told PD that his vehicle is rigged to explode.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) June 13, 2015
Sending in robot to confirm. If suspect is deceased, EOD will be deployed to inspect vehicle for explosives.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Snipers shot at the susp thought the windshield striking the susp #DPDattack
— Dallas Police Assoc (@DPA_PoliceAssoc) June 13, 2015
.@DPDChief says, "We barely survived the intent of this suspect." #Dallas police officers literally dodged bullets.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
There are no injured officers. Some say #Dallas PD officers are lucky, @DPDChief says #Dallas PD officers are blessed.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Detonation. ATF just detonated a device on the van. @wfaachannel8 pic.twitter.com/qBRgZPkn8D
— Josh Stephen (@joshstephenwfaa) June 13, 2015
RE: PT – Goal is to enable access inside that susp vehicle. #DallasPDShooting We're advising to alert the public so no alarm at gunfire
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
There has been no contact with the suspect in over 4 hours – believe it likely that he is deceased #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
#BREAKING inside @Dallaspd HQ riddled with bullet holes #DallasPDShooting pic.twitter.com/jIZqd78di9
— Maj. Max Geron (@MaxDPD) June 13, 2015
The Dallas PD has now confirmed that the suspect is dead:
#Breaking We can now confirm that the susp in the van is deceased but unable to confirm ID pending Med Ex. identification #DallasPDShooting
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to include additional information, and the title has been amended to indicate that it is unknown if there is more than one suspect involved.
