Dallas, TX
Break-in attempt at Dallas apartment complex leads to deadly officer-involved shooting
Dallas police said officers shot and killed a suspect who pulled a gun out on them after they responded to an attempted break-in at an apartment complex on Saturday night.
In a short briefing, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia confirmed that authorities received a call around 8:20 p.m. about a person with a gun trying to break into an apartment in the 3100 block of Norwalk Avenue.
Upon arriving at the scene, Garcia stated that officers encountered the suspect and issued verbal commands. The suspect then allegedly drew a gun, prompting officers to fire their weapons.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported in connection with the shooting. Chief Garcia said a press conference with more details related to Saturday night’s incident would be held next week.
The police department said the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and Office of Community Police Oversight were notified and responded to the scene of the shooting.
The incident is still under investigation.
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DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
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The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
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