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Multiple Dallas police officers have been shot in an incident at an Oak Cliff community center.

The incident occurred just before 10:09pm this evening at 907 E. Ledbetter Street.

Dallas officers pursued the suspect onto northbound Loop 12, and later Interstate 35E. The pursuit ended with shots fired by police on northbound I35E in Lewisville. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An extensive investigation is underway at the community center, called “For Oak Cliff.” Residents in the area can expect heavy police activity throughout the night.

We will share more details from Dallas Police when released.

Here is the official statement from Dallas PD:

On August 29, 2024, at about 10:10 pm, Dallas Police responded to an officer in distress in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found an officer shot in a marked squad car.

Responding officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect at the scene and two officers were hit in that exchange.

All three officers were taken to local hospitals.

One in stable condition, one in critical condition, and one officer has died from their injuries.

A suspect sped from the scene, and officers pursued the suspect which ended in Lewisville in the 1000 block of Stemmons Freeway.

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.

The investigation is ongoing.

Flags at all city facilities will be flown at half-staff.

At around 6:45pm this evening, Denton County Emergency Services District #1, Denton Fire Department, Northlake Police, and Argyle Police responded to a major accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35W near Crawford Road.

A total of six vehicles were involved in a collision on the highway. Multiple ambulances were dispatched to the scene for multiple people with serious injuries.

Police confirm a total of three individuals have died as a result of the crash.

Northbound lanes of Interstate 35W have been reopened after Argyle Police conducted an accident investigation.

Additional details will be released at a later time.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Crowley Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of Celeste Street.

Officers immediately responded and administered aid until the Crowley Fire/EMS Department arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 16-year-old male.

The initial investigation indicates this was an isolated domestic incident.

Deeven Letroy Jones, 35, of Crowley, was located in Fort Worth later that evening, where he was taken into custody. He was immediately taken to the Tarrant County Jail and arraigned on the following charges:
Murder – Bail Set $250,000
Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence With Intent To Impair – Bail Set $10,000

The incident remains under investigation.

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 12:30 a.m. in the 4800 block of South Freeway near the Seminary Drive exit. 

South Division officers, Fort Worth FD, and MedStar EMS responded to an accident call involving two vehicles. The investigation revealed that a black vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and rear ended a sedan at the Seminary Drive exit ramp causing the sedan to catch on fire.

There were five occupants inside the sedan who did not survive. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Officer will release the identity of the deceased once next-of-kin has been notified. 

The driver of the black vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment and then to jail.

Eduardo Gonzalez, 19-year-old male of Fort Worth, is charged with five counts of Intoxication Manslaughter with Vehicle and Driving While Intoxicated. 

The Fort Worth Police Department reminds the community to never drink and drive. If you assume a driver is impaired, don’t hesitate to call 911.   

Fort Worth Police had an active overnight shift, responding to a total of four shooting incidents within 30 minutes. Here is a quick summary of each incident as released by Fort Worth PD.

On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., South Division units were dispatched to 1200 block of East Shaw Street for a shooting incident. During an altercation believed to be related to a firearm sale, the suspect began assaulting the victim with the weapon, resulting in the victim being shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Gun Violence Detectives are leading the investigation.

On Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 1:44 a.m., Northwest units were dispatched to 1800 block of Highland Avenue responding to a shooting. According to witnesses, during the course of a robbery, the victim was shot by the suspect. They were taken to an area hospital for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The suspect is still outstanding and Gun Violence as well as Robbery detectives were notified.

On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at 01:47 a.m., East Division units were dispatched to the area of Miller Avenue and Hardeman Street in response to a shooting. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was shot by an unknown suspect and taken to an area hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries. The details surrounding the incident are unknown and the Homicide Unit will be handling the investigation.

On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at 01:56 a.m., Northwest Division units were dispatched to the 2700 block of N.W. 18th Street for a reported drive-by shooting. According to a witness, they were walking down the street when an unknown suspect drove by and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Gun Violence Detectives were notified and are handling the investigation.