Dallas, TX
Drone show canceled as part of Dallas New Year’s Eve bash following Florida incident
DALLAS – A North Texas-based company has informed Reunion Tower that it won’t be flying drones during the Dallas New Year’s Eve bash, less than a week after some of its drones collided and fell from the sky at a holiday show in Florida.
Dusti Groskreutz, president of Reunion Tower, said Sky Elements Drones will not be participating in the show “out of an abundance of caution following a recent incident as they carefully review their processes for future shows.”
“Despite this change, viewers can look forward to a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration with Reunion Tower’s 259 LED light show and the iconic fireworks spectacular lighting up the night sky,” Groskreutz said in a statement.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating colliding drones at a holiday Sky Elements Drones Show this past Saturday, Dec. 21, in Orlando, Florida.
A 7-year-old boy was struck and injured by one of the plunging drones. His mothers spoke about the incident earlier this week.
The drones were permitted through the FAA, according to the Associated Press. The typically colorful flying devices started to fall into a crowd of thousands at Lake Eola Park on Saturday night.
Earlier this week, Coppell-based Sky Elements Drones issued a statement expressing “our sincere hope for a full and speedy recovery” to those impacted at the Florida show.
“The well-being of our audience is our utmost priority, and we regret any distress or inconvenience caused,” the company said. “We are diligently working with the FAA and City of Orlando officials to determine the cause and are committed to establishing a clear picture of what transpired.
“Millions of people see our shows annually, and we are committed to maintaining the highest safety regulations set forth by the FAA.”
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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