Two Dallas police officers and a civilian were shot in northeast Dallas Tuesday afternoon. Multiple sources have confirmed to NBC DFW that one of the officers has died.
The shooting happened at about 4:30 p.m. outside The Home Depot in the 11600 block of Forest Central Drive.
One person was transported to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, according to a hospital spokesperson.
The civilian’s condition is not known at this time. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said the civilian is a loss prevention officer at The Home Depot.
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
The shooter is still at large, who police believe is still armed.
Officers are currently searching for 29-year-old Armando Luis Juarez, who they are calling a “person of interest.” The photo is a mugshot from January when Juarez was arrested for unlawful use of a vehicle.
NBC 5’s Jack Highberger spoke with Juarez’s grandmother, Janie Longoria, Tuesday night. She said her family “backs the blue.”
Janie Longoria, grandmother of Armando Juarez(a person of interest), on her grandsons potential involvement in the Home Depot shooting. (@NBCDFW) pic.twitter.com/zo8svBpVf8
— Jack Highberger (@JackHighberger) April 25, 2018
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings sent out a statement on Twitter after the shooting.
We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families. @DallasPD
— Mike Rawlings (@Mike_Rawlings) April 24, 2018
Gov. Greg Abbott also tweeted about the incident.
Our thoughts and prayers are with @DallasPD and the two officers shot and critically wounded. Texas honors all the men and women who protect and serve our communities, and justice will be served. https://t.co/gkUnxciFOs
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) April 24, 2018
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Source : Nbcnewyork
