Dallas, TX
Dallas police officer Karissa David blind in both eyes after fellow cop Darron Burks is ‘executed’ in targeted attack
A Texas police officer was left blinded in both eyes when a gunman shot at her multiple times — striking her in the face — during a targeted, execution-style killing of another officer
Dallas Police Sr. Cpl. Karissa David was released from the hospital on Sept. 19, where her family said she faces several months of outpatient care.
David was critically wounded when 30-year-old Corey Cobb-Bey ran and shot at her in the parking lot of For Oak Cliff Community Campus on Aug. 29.
David had responded to the scene where Cobb-Bey gunned down Officer Darron Burks as the cop sat inside his car in between calls, according to Dallas Police.
A dispatcher sent officers to the community center in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive after receiving an “unusual transmission from Officer Burks’ radio,” just after 10 p.m., police said.
Sr. Cpl. Jamie Farmer was the first to arrive and was met with immediate gunfire from Cobb-Bey, who was armed with the 9mm handgun, a .22 caliber handgun and two shotguns.
Farmer returned fire before running across the parking lot where Cobb-Bey grabbed a shotgun and fired once, striking Farmer in the leg.
Cobb-Bey then ran towards David’s car which was parked at the entrance of the lot and began firing multiple shots as she stepped out of her vehicle.
David returned fire but was shot in the face.
As the gunman led officers on a chase, the three wounded officers were transported to a hospital where Burks was pronounced dead.
David was initially listed in stable but critical condition and Farmer was treated for his wounds and released the next day.
“She is currently blind in both eyes and we ask for continued prayers for a miracle in that regards,” David’s family shared in a GoFundMe page.
David, who had recently gotten married to her husband Josh, is expected back in the hospital soon for a “big surgery.”
The family’s fundraiser has received nearly $84,000, and the money would be used for modifications to the newlyweds’ home and tools aimed to help with David’s vision loss.
“There are AI glasses, seeing-eye dogs, screen readers, smart appliances and tons of other gadgets that will enhance her life moving forward,” the family said.
Cobb-Bey was killed by police in Lewisville, 25-miles from the shooting, when he got out of his car and pointed a shotgun at the pursuing officers.
He was shot multiple times, and pronounced dead at the scene.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Burks was “executed” in a targeted attack
“Our officers were targeted by nothing more than the uniforms that they wear and for the brave and honorable job that they do,” he said. “I want to be clear here, the word ambush has been thrown around in the last 24 hours. That is not what happened here. Officer Burks was executed.”
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.
DALLAS – Slow-moving thunderstorms brought localized flash flooding to parts of North Texas on Tuesday evening, blocking highways near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and dropping several inches of rain in portions of Tarrant and Parker counties.
Flash Flood Warnings
Local perspective:
Flash flood warnings are in effect for Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 7:45 p.m.
Flooding was reported along Texas 183 near Valley View Lane south of DFW Airport, where stranded vehicles and water-covered roadways created hazardous travel conditions.
A flash flood warning remained in effect near the airport, although rainfall rates had begun to diminish as the storm weakened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hood County, citing the potential for gusty winds and small hail. Forecasters reported hail ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized in parts of Hood, Parker and Denton counties.
Forecasters attributed the weakening storms in Denton County to an outflow boundary, a meteorological feature that can disrupt thunderstorm development.
The warning area was reduced as the storm weakened near sunset.
LIVE RADAR
What they’re saying:
FOX 4’s Kylie Capps said the storms moved unusually slowly from east to west, allowing heavy rain to accumulate over the same areas for several hours.
Rainfall estimates showed some locations in eastern Parker County and western Tarrant County received nearly 5 inches of rain during a six-hour period, while areas near DFW Airport recorded more than 2 inches.
Elsewhere in North Texas, northern Rains County received nearly 5 inches of rain.
7-Day Forecast
What’s next:
Forecasters expect a quieter overnight period, with only isolated showers lingering into the evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, though coverage and the threat of severe weather are expected to remain limited.
Temperatures are forecast to reach about 90 degrees Wednesday.
Rain chances are expected to continue through the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend as an upper-level low-pressure system sends multiple disturbances across North Texas.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Weather Team
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