The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers and the critical injury of two others following a shootout with a suspect on Thursday night. The suspect, who was wielding a long gun, was shot and killed by responding officers during the pursuit.
**Dallas, Texas -** The Dallas Police Department is reeling from the tragic loss of one of its officers and the critical injury of two others in a shooting incident that unfolded on Thursday night.
Dallas Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting
According to the department, the incident began around 10 p.m. when officers responded to a call of an officer in distress in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered a shot officer in a marked squad car.
As they attempted to approach the vehicle, the officers came under fire from a suspect at the scene. Two officers were struck during the ensuing exchange of gunfire.
Dallas Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting
The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle, prompting a high-speed pursuit by Dallas Police officers. The chase ended at the 1000 block of Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville, where the suspect exited the vehicle armed with a long gun.
Responding officers opened fire on the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dallas Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting
Dallas Police spokesperson Kristin Lowman expressed the department's profound sorrow at an early morning news conference on Friday. "Our department is hurting," she said. "We have officers who are injured who are in the hospital and we lost one of our own."
Lowman requested the thoughts and prayers of the city for the injured officers, the fallen officer's family, and the entire Dallas Police Department.
Dallas Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting
The names of the involved individuals have not been released, and the suspect's motive remains unknown.
One of the injured officers is listed in critical condition, while the other is in stable condition. Police Chief Eddie Garcia expressed his condolences on social media, writing that he has "no words."
Dallas Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting
Flags at all city facilities will be flown at half-staff in honor of the fallen officer, the department announced. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Throughout the night, dozens of police officers gathered outside the Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where the fallen officer had been taken. The officer was later transported to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office in a procession around 4 a.m.
The Dallas Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the department.
