4 Dallas officers recovering after being hit by driver who is now facing charges
UPDATE: All four officers have been released from the hospital. They're recovering after being hit by a driver, who is facing aggravated assault charges.
DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Four Dallas police officers have been taken to the hospital after being hit by a driver Thursday morning.
Around 3:00 a.m., officers were responding to a call about a domestic dispute involving a woman, her boyfriend and her ex-boyfriend in the 3100 block of Community Drive. CBS News Texas confirmed with police that the ex-boyfriend shot the boyfriend in the leg while two women and kids were in the house. Then, the ex-boyfriend tried to run, but DPD arrested him.
4 Dallas police officers are recovering in the hospital this morning after being hit by a driver as officers were on a shooting call here on Timberline Road near Community Drive. Police tells us all the officers will be ok. The suspected vehicle towed away. @CBSNewsTexas pic.twitter.com/ndR8fLfaCa
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) September 14, 2023
As officers were addressing the shooting and domestic dispute, DPD says a driver hit a marked squad car with one officer inside and then the patrol vehicle hit three other officers. Police say it's possible the suspect, who was taken into custody, was a drunk driver.
All four officers were taken to the hospital, with two having minor injuries.
This story is developing. We'll keep you updated as we learn more information.