Shots fired, explosive detonated outside Dallas PD; Cops in standoff with suspect(s) [photos, video]; Update: Suspect dead

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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Witness stated that suspects are in a armored vehicle

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

The suspects refused to exit the vehicle, at which time officers set up a perimeter.

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

SWAT has since been called to the scene and began negotiations with the suspects.

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

The suspect gave a name to identify himself as James Boulware, a White male, 5’10”, 200 pounds.

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

One bag is confirmed to have explosives, pipe bombs inside.

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

.@DPDChief seeking public's help, support and prayers for Dallas Police Officers.

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

#Breaking Standoff with the suspect. Suspect vehicle has been disabled. #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Dallas SWAT disabled the suspect vehicle with a .50 cal rifle. Standoff is ongoing #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

#Breaking 2 explosive devices were found @DallasPD HQ – all suspected packages have now been cleared there. #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Device found under police vehicle at HQ has detonated – no injuries #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

#Breaking Device found under police vehicle @DallasPD HQ was detonated by EOD. #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Our Explosive Detection K-9 unit is at the scene at HQ. pic.twitter.com/55MHEAtO2U

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Picture of squad car that was shot at. No officers were injured. pic.twitter.com/vfT2nCiJzP

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Here are some pictures of the damage at HQ. pic.twitter.com/ic18axSTPO

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 (@ArezowDoost) 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 Howard Carr (@CarrTami01) June 13, 2015

#BREAKING Dallas SWAT utilizing robot to examine the suspect vehicle. Still concerned about explosives #DallasPDShooting

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@DallasPD) June 13, 2015

Snipers shot at the susp thought the windshield striking the susp #DPDattack

— Dallas Police Assoc FOP #716 (@DPA_PoliceAssoc) June 13, 2015

.@DPDChief says, "We barely survived the intent of this suspect." #Dallas police officers literally dodged bullets.

— Dallas Police Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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 Dept (@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.