At a Glance
- Dallas officers shot a man who was firing a gun in the street near Presidio Avenue and Kushla Avenue around 5:15 p.m. Saturday.
- The suspect ignored loud verbal commands to drop his weapon, prompting multiple officers to open fire.
- He was hospitalized in stable condition; no officers or neighbors were hurt.
- Why it matters: The incident raises questions about police use-of-force protocols in active-shooter situations.
Dallas police shot a man after responding to a 911 call reporting random gunfire in a southern Dallas neighborhood, according to News Of Fort Worth‘s update from the scene.
Officers Confront Armed Man
The confrontation unfolded in the 1200 block of Presidio Avenue when patrol units arrived and spotted the suspect standing in the street with at least one firearm.
Maj. Anthony Greer said officers repeatedly ordered the man to drop the weapon. When he refused, multiple officers fired, striking him at least once.
Officers immediately provided first aid until paramedics transported the suspect to a local hospital in stable condition.
Aftermath and Investigation
Crime-scene investigators photographed several firearms on the pavement, though it remains unclear whether the weapons belonged to the suspect or were officers’ service guns. A police drone also circled overhead mapping the area.
Dallas police have not released the suspect’s identity. The department’s internal and criminal investigations are ongoing.
Key facts
- Time of call: 5:15 p.m. Saturday
- Location: 1200 block of Presidio Avenue, near Kushla Avenue
- Officers involved: More than one fired shots
- Injuries: Suspect stable; no officers or residents hurt
