Last night's call about gunfire turned into a police shooting in southern Dallas, after officers swarmed a residential block near Presidio Avenue and opened fire on a suspect. More than a dozen units rushed to the 1200 block of Presidio, police said. No officers were hurt, and officials have not released the wounded person's condition.
Officers Confront Suspect After Gunfire Call
According to WFAA, Dallas police said they were investigating a report of gunfire in the neighborhood when officers encountered a suspect, and one person was shot. The outlet reported that more than a dozen officers responded and that investigators were working to determine what exactly led up to the confrontation. Police have not released the suspect's identity.
What Department Rules Require After a Shooting
The Dallas Police Department's written procedures spell out what happens any time an officer fires a gun while on duty, outlining reporting requirements and the units that may handle criminal and administrative reviews, according to the Dallas Police Department. Those rules call for formal documentation and can trigger both internal and criminal investigations, depending on the circumstances. The department has not yet said which unit will lead the review of this shooting.
Detectives Work the Scene as Questions Linger
The investigation is still active, and detectives were continuing to process the scene last night, while authorities asked anyone with information to contact investigators, WFAA reported. The Dallas Police Department has not released further details as the case unfolds.
