North Texas officials, law enforcement react to deadly shooting of Dallas police officer
Officials from the city of Dallas and around North Texas posted to social media offering support to the Dallas Police Department Friday morning following the deadly shooting of a DPD officer late Thursday night. Two other officers were hospitalized.
Dallas officials
Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement Friday morning: "Dallas has lost a hero. We all grieve with the officer's family today, and we pray for a full and swift recovery for the two officers who were wounded.
"This is devastating. In Dallas, we put public safety first. We stand up to violent criminals. We ask our police officers to do dangerous work so the rest of us can sleep peacefully. These dedicated public servants do so with grace, honor, respect, humility and extraordinary courage. And this attack on three of our protectors is nothing short of an attack on our city, our families, and our way of life. We must continue their work to stop violence in our communities. We must never forget their sacrifice. And we must take the time to come together and lift each other up as we mourn our fallen."
No words. @DallasPD pic.twitter.com/OvlRKJp2d4
— Eddie Garcia (@DPDChiefGarcia) August 30, 2024
Last night, @DallasPD officer was killed in the line of duty. Please join me in lifting up the family in prayer. We also pray for the wounded officers. Our brave men & women put their lives on the line to protect us. Please pray for their strength during this difficult time.
— Kimberly Bizor Tolbert (@KBTDallasICM) August 30, 2024
Other Texas leaders
Texas grieves with the family & loved ones of the Dallas police officer killed in the line of duty last night.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 30, 2024
Cecilia & I pray for the swift recovery of the 2 officers who were injured protecting their fellow Texans.
Our hearts are with @DallasPD & the entire Dallas community.
Fort Worth loves you @DallasPD. Please pray for Chief Garcia and his entire department as they mourn the death of one of their own. Other officers injured and we pray for their full recovery. 💙 https://t.co/gIZyMIASFd
— Mayor Mattie Parker (@MayorMattie) August 30, 2024
Law enforcement
The men and women of @ArlingtonPD send their love, prayers, and condolences to our brothers and sisters at @DallasPD -- and to the family and friends of the officers affected by this tragedy.@DPDChiefGarcia, if there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to give me a call. https://t.co/VJyyAUoNrs
— Chief Al Jones (@ChiefArlington) August 30, 2024
We stand with our brothers and sisters with the Dallas Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their officers, who was tragically shot and killed.
— Tarrant County SO (@tarrantcountyso) August 30, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, the injured officers, and the entire Dallas Police Department. pic.twitter.com/929H4Risxk
Our PD family sends thoughts of strength and support to our brothers and sisters with @DallasPD, and we pray for the recovery of the officers that were wounded. #DallasStrong pic.twitter.com/FP64FT0yZj
— Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) August 30, 2024
We grieve alongside our brothers and sisters with the @DallasPD as they mourn the loss of one of their officers, who was tragically shot and killed.
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) August 30, 2024
Our hearts go out to the officer's family and the entire department during this incredibly challenging time.
We stand with you.… pic.twitter.com/7M4QsCnNvN
With heavy hearts, the Irving Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the DPD family for the loss of your brother. We stand beside you in this time of sorrow, honoring his service and sacrifice. You are in our thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/aO3O8W1Fso
— Chief Derick Miller (@IrvingPDChief) August 30, 2024
You and your team are being covered in our prayers, Chief. May God be near to the officer’s family, colleagues, and you during the difficult days ahead. 🙏
— Chief J.T. Manoushagian (@LWPD_CHIEF) August 30, 2024
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