Dallas Police Shoot Armed Wanted Felon

Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:

At approximately 11 am, SAPD officers were at the location after receiving a tip that a suspect wanted for multiple warrants was staying at the hotel. After several hours of conducting surveillance, officers observed the suspect enter the vehicle he was known to drive. A detective, wearing a tactical vest that was labeled with “POLICE” on the front and back, quickly approached and ordered the suspect to show his hands. The suspect fled on foot holding a gun in his hand. As officers chased the suspect on foot, uniformed officers in two subdued marked patrol vehicles made the location to assist in apprehending the suspect. The suspect continued to run towards the access road. Officers in one of the patrol vehicles saw the suspect running in their direction with a gun in his hand and drew their firearms. The officer driving the vehicle slowed down and shot twice through the windshield of the patrol vehicle, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Both the SAPD Shooting Team and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate and concurrent inquiries. Their findings will be sent to the Bexar County District Attorney's office for an independent review.