Dallas, Texas – At around 10 pm last night (Thursday), Dallas Police responded to an officer in distress in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive.  Police became involved in a shootout with a suspect who was later shot and killed by officers responding to an officer in distress call.

“A suspect sped from the scene, and officers pursued the suspect which ended in Lewisville in the 1000 block of Stemmons Freeway,” Dallas Police added. “The preliminary investigation determined the suspect got out of the vehicle with a long gun and was shot by Dallas Police officers and he died at the scene.” 

Kristin Lowman, the Dallas Police Spokesperson said that the department is “hurting” this morning after losing one of their own.  One other officer is in critical condition and another is listed in stable condition at a local hospital.

“We ask tonight and this morning for the thoughts and prayers of our city, for not only those who are recovering in the hospital but for our fallen, for their family, and for their loved ones, and for us as a department as well,” she said.

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The police department also added that “Flags at all city facilities will be flown at half-staff” and also noted that an investigation is ongoing.