Dallas, TX
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett mourns friend, fallen Dallas police Officer Darron Burks
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NORTH TEXAS – In the days since Dallas police Officer Darron Burks was tragically killed, it’s clear how many lives he touched. His influence extended far beyond the streets of Dallas, reaching all the way to Capitol Hill.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, says she met Burks around 2014 through mutual friends in their fraternity and sorority, long before he became a police officer.
“It’s still one of those things that doesn’t quite feel real to me,” she said. “This really was a gut punch to me. It’s someone I considered to be a really great friend.”
When Crockett first heard the news of an officer being killed, she had no idea it was Burks, who patrolled in the district she mostly covers. She was shocked to learn that Burks had transitioned from teaching math at Texas Can Academy to policing.
“It hurts to know that I wasn’t there to at least celebrate the transition to the police department,” Crockett said. “It’s tough when you know that someone who really always had your back, to sit there and think… you didn’t have their back enough.”
Crockett remembers Burks as a caring man with a servant’s heart and believes his death is a significant loss for the entire North Texas community. She hopes to rearrange her schedule to attend his services this weekend and urges others to honor his life in a simple but meaningful way.
“This was a guy who had a million-dollar smile and would always look to lift someone else up. So, if you have a chance, do your part. Try to lift someone up,” she said.
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Dallas, TX
Police release video of fatal shooting of man who killed officer, wounded two others
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What to Know
- Dallas police officer Darron Burks was killed in a shooting Thursday in Oak Cliff. Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia said the attack was premeditated and Burks was executed.
- Two other officers were injured in a gun battle with the suspected shooter when they arrived at the scene. One of the wounded officers has been released from the hospital and the other is critical but stable.
- Police killed the suspected shooter after a chase that ended in Lewisville. He was identified Friday as Corey Cobb-Bey.
- The initial shooting took place at about 10:10 p.m. Thursday on the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. The pursuit ended in Lewisville, on the 1000 block of Stemmons Freeway, at about 10:45 p.m.
- Funeral services for Burks will be held on Saturday at Watermark Church in Dallas.
Dallas police released dash-camera video Monday of the fatal shooting after the pursuit of the man police say targeted and killed one officer and injured two others on Thursday.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Friday that Corey Cobb-Bey, 30, intentionally set out to shoot police when he killed officer Darron Burks sitting in his patrol car at an Oak Cliff community center between calls. He also wounded two others who arrived at the scene to check on Burks.
The late-night attack set off a highway chase that ended with officers fatally shooting the suspect.
The video released Monday shows the moment Cobb-Bey pulled over on Interstate 35E in Lewisville and got out of his white Buick. The video from the cruiser includes audio — someone on the police radio said, “Felony stop, use caution.”
“Use caution, he’s looking back, he’s still in the car, coming out with a weapon,” the voice can be heard as the suspect is seen walking back toward officers. “Hands are up.”
The angle of the dash cam shows an officer taking a defensive position behind his cruiser’s door.
“Drop the gun,” officers can be heard yelling at Bey multiple times as he walks away and then back toward officers.
Dallas police edited the footage pausing it and zooming in on the weapon.
Cobb-Bey does not appear to aim directly at police but continues walking toward officers.
Dallas police blurred the video at the moment officers opened fire shooting several rounds at Cobb-Bey.
“Roll EMS, roll EMS, we’ve got shots fired,” someone calls out over the police radio as the footage ends.
Six officers fired at Cobb-Bey, who died at the scene after being hit multiple times, police said. No officers were injured.
Police recovered two shotguns at the Lewisville site and two handguns at the Oak Cliff shooting scene. Garcia said Cobb-Bey had legally obtained the guns. One of the shotguns is shown in the video released by Dallas police on Monday.
Deputy Police Chief William Griffith said in the video released Monday by Dallas Police that the investigation shows the attack was “premeditated” after investigators collected evidence on social media.
Griffith said that Cobb-Bey recorded his encounter with Burks on a cell phone. The police department will not be releasing that video.
Senior Corporal Jamie Farmer, who was the first officer to arrive on the scene in Oak Cliff was shot in the leg and was treated and released from the hospital Monday.
Senior Corporal Karissa David was the second officer to respond to the scene of Burks’ shooting, she was shot in the face. Garcia said Friday she was in critical but stable condition.
Public visitation for Burks is planned for Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Watermark Church on LBJ Freeway in Dallas.
Flags around the city have been flying at half-staff in honor of Burks.
Dallas, TX
3 Dallas Cowboys that will be better than expected in 2024
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The stars of the Dallas Cowboys are well-known. With the top-end talent on the roster being looked upon to bear the brunt of the load in 2024, it will still take a full-team approach if they are going to be considered a real threat this season.
While there are varying expectations for players up and down the roster, here are three players who have a chance to be better than expected, and perhaps have a bigger impact than some originally thought.
Three Cowboys primed to be better than some think in 2024
Israel Mukuamu
When it comes to versatility and the ability to be a plus player on the roster, not many provided more upside than defensive back Israel Mukuamu. The now veteran secondary player has played all over the defensive back end, and with new leadership under control this year, he has a chance to be used perhaps in the manner he should have been all along.
It’s clear that he has a unique skill set that Dallas should be taking advantage of. From his long and athletic frame to his ability to play safety, nickel corner, and boundary corner, there isn’t much that he can’t do in the secondary.
With DaRon Bland’s absence, we may get a chance to see Izzy play cornerback on the outside more than we initially thought. That being his more natural position, where he played in college, it could be good for the Cowboys and their depth.
Chauncey Golston
When you think of Dallas pass rushers, the first name that comes to mind may not be Chauncey Golston. However, the former EDGE-turned-defensive tackle is now once again being called upon to line up out wide.
With Sam Williams gone for the season, the Cowboys have been scrambling to find pass rush depth, and while they have added pieces to the mix to help, one of the main keys was on the roster all along in Golston.
Don’t be surprised if he is able to show production both in the pass rush and in the run game, as Golston is a big, physical player who has shown quality ability in limited action.
Luke Schoonmaker
This will be a controversial one, but something that is very possible to happen. Luke Schoonmaker is coming into his second season with many within the fan base ready to, if they haven’t already, write him off. With other weapons on the roster, he has become a forgotten man, and that’s something you may want to rescind before it’s too late.
Schoonmaker has talent and the ability to produce in the NFL. It will take him staying healthy and making the most of his opportunities to do so. He’s under the microscope this season, and that’s okay as the fanbase opts for a show me, don’t tell me approach to last year’s second-round pick.
He may never be a high-end piece for this team, but that doesn’t mean he can’t exceed expectations this season. Look for Schoonmaker to surprise some people this year, even if it is only marginally.
Dallas, TX
Paul Quinn classmates remember Dallas police officer Darron Burks: “Couldn’t find a flaw”
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DALLAS — Days after Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks was shot and killed while on patrol, the vast community of those who knew and loved him was still in shock.
As many as a hundred people gathered Sunday at the South Central Police District along Camp Wisdom Road in Dallas to share fond memories of the beloved classmate, teammate and friend.
Following nearly two decades as an educator, Burks shifted his career to focus on the community in another civic-minded career. When he was killed, he’d spent just eight months as a police officer for the Dallas Police Department.
While a steady stream of people laid flowers, balloons, flags and other memorabilia to remember the fallen officer, the group gathered in front of the memorial promptly at 4:04 p.m., representing his membership within the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., to remember the fallen officer.
Burks joined the organization as a student at Paul Quinn College and his longtime friends said he always moved with character and integrity.
“What a lot of y’all don’t know is that he was a righteous person all the way. Everything he tried to do in life was right. He lived his life right. He served his community right. When he taught students in the classroom in the educational career field that he chose. He did that right,” said Ken Frazier, fraternity brother and friend for more than 20 years.
While Burks made his mark in the classroom for nearly two decades as an educator, few were surprised when he became a police officer
“That was the career field that he chose to do, serving and protecting others who could not protect themselves, serving people who were less fortunate, the underprivileged. No matter what your socioeconomic background may have been, Burks was that type of person who would fill that gap and say, ‘Hey, if you need a helping hand, I’m here to give it all free to you,’” Frazier said.
Grief and disbelief still hung in the air as people cried, prayed and laughed through more tears. However, the community of supporters and a group of friends who’d become more like family vowed to remember Burks for the purposeful life he’d lived, rather than the tragic manner in which he died.
“I wish more people could be like him, including myself. Right. Some attributes of his life and his character. It gives us something, you know, gives us all something to strive for,” said Chastity Colomb.
A couple that knew Burks from his time at Paul Quinn College wanted their young daughter to see and hear the legacy that he left.
Former football teammate Billy Walker laughed with tears in his eyes as he remembered their college days.
“You couldn’t find a flaw [and] He’s definitely going to be missed, especially by me,” he said.
His wife De’Andrea Walker Lacy, also a classmate at Paul Quinn, grasped their daughter’s hand as they looked over the memorial.
“I just let her know that those are the type of people in life that you want to meet and those are the type of people in life that you can take advice from. You can learn from a person like Officer Burks,” she said.
A celebration of life service is planned for September 7 at Watermark Church in Dallas.
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