A call in southeast Dallas ended in an officer-involved shooting this morning in the 4300 block of Woodhollow Drive, with one suspect shot and no officers injured, according to the department. A public information officer and command staff were sent to the scene as the investigation got underway.
The department shared an initial advisory on its X account, saying officers were responding to reports of an armed suspect allegedly threatening people in the area when one person was shot, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Dallas Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in the 4300 block of Woodhollow Drive. No officers are injured. PIO and commanders are en route.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) February 3, 2026
Preliminary info: Officers were investigating after an armed suspect was reportedly threatening people. One suspect has… pic.twitter.com/ki2PPrKr52
What happened at the scene
Details are still preliminary, and investigators have not released the suspect's name or condition. Officers remained in the area while investigators worked to secure evidence and interview witnesses, keeping the block active with flashing lights and marked units. Officials asked the public to steer clear while first responders did their work.
How the department investigates officer-involved shootings
Under DPD policy, officer-involved shootings are handled by the Special Investigations Unit, which opens a criminal investigation and forwards completed cases to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for independent review. Involved officers are pulled from field duty while internal and criminal inquiries are underway, and body-camera footage along with other evidence is examined as part of that process, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Neighborhood context
The 4300 block of Woodhollow Drive sits in the city's Red Bird area, a neighborhood that has seen a steady flow of police calls over the years, from neighbor disputes to missing-person reports. Local coverage has previously documented shootings and other incidents on the same block, as reported by CBS News.
Investigators remain on scene, and the department typically posts updates on its OIS page and social channels. More information is expected to be released as it becomes available, and this story will be updated when officials provide additional details.
