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Firefighters battle fire at First Baptist Dallas Church in Downtown Dallas
DALLAS — Plumes of black smoke were seen rising through the Downtown Dallas skyline Friday evening. Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) responded to a fourth-alarm fire just after 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Dallas Church at 1707 San Jacinto St. When firefighters arrived they were met with heavy smoke...
Fatal Crash at 700 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard
On July 4, 2024, at about 2:50 am, Dallas Police responded to a hit and run pedestrian crash in the area of 700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The preliminary investigation determined 35-year-old Lydie Zebaze Metsindon was walking on the Cedar Crest bridge when an unknown suspect vehicle driving northbound on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard hit Zebaze Metsindon. The driver left the scene without stopping to help the woman. Zebaze Metsindon died at the scene.
Dallas shooting: Man found dead inside car in East Oak Cliff
DALLAS - Dallas police are looking for the person responsible for killing a man who was found dead inside his car in East Oak Cliff. Around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, police were called to a car that was parked on Fernwood Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man dead...
Yes, the Dallas native who tried to kill a president is a free man now
DALLAS — The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was the first time someone had tried to kill a current or former U.S. leader in more than 40 years. The last time it happened was in March 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was seriously wounded in a shooting in Washington.
Dallas police investigate fatal shooting of 18-year-old
DALLAS, Texas — An 18-year-old was fatally shot late Thursday night in Dallas, police say. On July 18, 2024, at about 11:25 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 11300 block of Amanda Lane. The preliminary investigation determined that when officers arrived, they found 18-year-old Khamoni Williams, of Dallas, Texas, shot and lying on the ground.
Dallas Store Employee Dies Following Armed Robbery, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
Tragedy struck a Dallas community earlier this month, as an early morning robbery escalated to violence, resulting in the death of a local store employee. Last Monday, Dallas Police were summoned to a convenience store in the 300 block of S. Marsalis Avenue after a report of an aggravated robbery at approximately 5:45 a.m., as reported by the Dallas Police Department.
1 man killed, several cars struck by gunfire in Dallas shooting
DALLAS — A man was killed and multiple cars were struck by gunfire in a shooting in Old East Dallas late Wednesday night, police said. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. in the 3500 block of Munger Avenue, near Hall Street and U.S. 75. One man was shot, and he died, according to police at the scene. Multiple cars were also shot during the incident, according to police and footage from the scene.
Dallas Community Mourns as Police Investigate Tragic Double Death Scene on Mahanna Street
A grim incident unfolded in Dallas as emergency services made a harrowing discovery at an apartment on Mahanna Street. According to the Dallas Police Department, the Dallas Fire and Rescue team was called for a health and welfare check on Monday, around 3:10 p.m., and were met with a scene of violence that claimed two lives.
Mesquite Police arrest Christion James in connection with July 9 murder
On July 9, at approximately 11:38 p.m., the Mesquite Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of N. Town East Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and located an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his chest. An acquaintance of the victim was conducting CPR as officers arrived. Officers assisted in CPR and attempted to provide other life sustaining treatment to the victim until Mesquite Fire arrived on scene. The victim was transported to the hospital where he later died. The deceased was identified as Kavontae Slate of Mesquite, Texas.
Mesquite police arrest man in 2014 beating, rape; look to solve more cold cases with genealogy techniques
Mesquite police say DNA technology recently helped solve a decade-old case involving the brutal beating and rape of a disabled woman. The police department is now reviewing other unsolved crimes that may also be solved. The savage attack happened in September 2014 in the 3500 block of Moon Drive in...
Trump shooting will be the same
When JFK was shot in Dallas in November 1963, I was home from school sick. It was up in the Chicago area, and I was watching “Bozo the Clown” on WGN. Suddenly, one of the news anchors broke in with the news – shots fired at the president.At the time, the TV was an old black- andwhite, and being so young, 8, I couldn’t really understand why my mom was crying when word came not long after that the president was actually dead.I asked her why she was crying.“I thought you didn’t like him,” I said.That’s how naïve my brain ...
BUSTED: Texas Police Officer Accused of Stealing Guns
A Dallas police officer has found himself behind bars after being accused of stealing firearms. The suspended Dallas Police Sergeant was booked into Rockwall County on Saturday and is being charged with property theft. The Royse City Police Department made the arrest after being contacted by the Dallas Police Department.
Dallas police bust suspected chop shop as car theft victims watch
DALLAS — A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, and in the process helped lead police to an apparent chop shop.While he did not want to share his name, he was willing to share his story. "My wife's Super Sport was stolen Tuesday night from DeSoto, and thank God we had a tracker." He says they followed the car as it moved from location to location before making its way to a home on Mail Avenue, a dead-end street between Love Field and Parkland Hospital."Fortunately, we were able to finally put eyes on it and contact DPD,"...
'Aim Better': Dallas Police Officer on Administrative Leave for Comment Following Trump Assassination Attempt
Following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump (R), the Dallas Police Department received a complaint after one of its officers allegedly left a comment saying, “Aim better,” referring to the shots fired. The officer in question, Sergeant Arturo Martinez was placed on administrative leave by DPD.
$1 million bond set for Memphis woman charged with murder of 2-year-old, sheriff's office says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The bond for a Memphis woman charged with the murder of a 2-year-old has been set for $1 million, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. The U.S. Marshals captured Sharday Bakare in Texas and was arrested on charges related to a murder of a child in Memphis, Tennessee, official reports show.
10-Year Investigation Leads To Arrest In Mesquite Assault Case
Almost a decade ago on September 2, 2014, Mesquite Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Moon Drive, after a resident located a female victim lying on the side of their house. The victim had been savagely beaten, leaving her unconscious with severe injuries to her head and face. During the investigation officers learned the victim, prior to the offense, was a disabled individual and was also sexually assaulted during the offense.
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