Dallas Police Dept

Today and everyday, we honor and remember the five officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Dallas. Never forget July 7, 2016 💙 🎥: Senior Corporal M. Cross, #11384

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Energy Transfer is longtime partner and supporter of the Dallas Police Department. Today, they donated over 500 pairs of shoes to kids in the community. The Dallas Police Department thanks Energy Transfer for always contributing to the community. @EnergyTransfer

At the Dallas Police Department, we value our partnerships with communities from around the world and remain committed to treating every person with dignity, respect, and professionalism. We appreciate the opportunity to engage in open dialogue, address concerns, and strengthen relationships built on trust. Our mission is to serve everyone who lives in, works in, and visits Dallas, regardless of nationality, culture, or background. We thank the Consulate General of Egypt for its partnership and continued collaboration. Together, we remain committed to ensuring Dallas is a welcoming and safe city for all.

As part of our 10-year tribute to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice on July 7, 2016, Chief Daniel Comeaux and DART Police Chief Charles Cato received memorial plaques from “Hollywood” Henry Morris, founder of Support Our Shields. Support Our Shields uses creative media to share how police officers positively impact their communities, and present memorial plaques to departments when officers are killed in the line of duty. Mr. Morris traveled from Florida to present these plaques, and we are grateful for the kind words and gestures from those at home in Dallas and across the United States.

On July 8, 2026, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Dallas Police responded to an assist officer with ambulance call in the 6200 block of northbound Marvin D Love Freeway. The preliminary investigation determined that an officer on a traffic stop was injured when another vehicle struck the officer’s squad car while the officer was standing next to it. The officer was transported to the hospital for precautionary evaluation. The driver of the vehicle that struck the squad car was also transported to the hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue. The ongoing investigation will be documented under case number 099403-2026. “We are grateful our officer does not appear to have suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution,” said Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux. “The safety of our officers is always our highest priority, and we appreciate the quick response of first responders and the support of our community.”

Our Mounted Unit was featured by @FinancialXpress for their hard work supporting FIFA World Cup activities in Dallas. Take a look: youtu.be/rEdQhF6GWfk?is…

Dallas Police are asking for the public's help to locate Jordan Hooker. He is wanted for a murder that occurred on February 10, 2026, in the 2200 block of south Zang Boulevard. Contact Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to the arrest and indictment for this and other felony offenses. Please refer to case numbers 019453-2026.

Thank you again to Mr. Andy Kumar and the Dallas Indian Lions Club for generously donating lunch for our patrol stations yesterday!

Senior Corporal Lorne Bradley Ahrens, #8193 - End of Watch: July 8, 2016 On the night of July 7, 2016, Sr. Corp. Ahrens was assigned, along with about 100 other officers, to monitor a protest. At 8:58 p.m., a suspect began shooting into the crowd near Main and N. Lamar Streets striking Senior Corporal Ahrens, Police Officer Krol, Police Officer Zamarripa, and others. Shortly thereafter, the suspect killed DART Officer Brent Thompson and Sergeant Smith. Ahrens was taken to a hospital by Sgt. S. Browning in a bullet riddled squad car where one of the tires was blown from the gunfire. He passed away a few hours later on the 8th of July. Sr. Corporal Ahrens left behind a wife, and two children. He is buried at Restland Cemetery. He previously served 11 years with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office as a Law Enforcement Technician. His wife was a senior corporal at DPD.

Sergeant Michael Joseph Smith, #6141 - End of Watch: July 7, 2016 On the night of July 7, 2016, Sgt. Smith was assigned, along with about 100 other officers, to monitor a protest. At 8:58 p.m., a suspect began shooting into the crowd near Main and N. Lamar Streets striking Senior Corporal Ahrens, Police Officer Krol, Police Officer Zamarripa, and others. Shortly thereafter, the suspect killed DART Officer Brent Thompson. The suspect then entered El Centro College and shot several times from a window onto Elm Street. Sergeant Smith was on Elm and Austin Streets when he was shot. SWAT moved him to an ambulance and transported him to a hospital. He passed away shortly thereafter. Sgt. Smith left behind his wife and two daughters. He is buried at Restland Cemetery. He was a former Army Ranger.

Police Officer Patricio E. Zamarripa, #10112 - End of Watch: July 7, 2016 On the night of July 7, 2016, Police Officer Zamarripa was assigned, along with about 100 other officers, to monitor a protest. At 8:58 p.m., a suspect began shooting into the crowd near Main and N. Lamar Streets striking Senior Corporal Ahrens, Police Officer Krol, Police Officer Zamarripa, and others. Shortly thereafter, the suspect killed DART Officer Brent Thompson and Sergeant Smith. Officer Zamarripa was taken to the hospital by Sgt. T. Dickerson while Sr. Corporal Jamieson did CPR in the squad car. He passed away shortly thereafter. Zamarripa left behind his wife and 2-year-old daughter. He is buried at Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery. He had served in the US Navy and the Reserves. He also did 3 tours in Iraq.

Police Officer Michael Leslie Krol, #9217 - End of Watch: July 7, 2016 On the night of July 7, 2016, Officer Krol was assigned, along with about 100 other officers, to monitor a protest. At 8:58 p.m., a suspect began shooting into the crowd near Main and N. Lamar Streets striking Senior Corporal Ahrens, Police Officer Krol, Police Officer Zamarripa, and others. Shortly thereafter, the suspect killed DART Officer Brent Thompson and Sergeant Smith. Officer Krol was taken to a hospital in a squad car by Officer G. Rocha. He passed away shortly thereafter. Krol left behind his parents, two sisters, and a brother. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Church in Southfield, Michigan.

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From Friday, July 3 through 6 a.m. Monday, July 6, the Dallas Police Department received 18,654 calls to 9-1-1, including 297 calls dispatched for reports of fireworks and 125 calls dispatched for random gunfire. Compared to 2025, we received fewer calls to 9-1-1 which kept officers available to quickly respond to higher priority calls. Desde el viernes 3 de julio hasta las 6:00 a. m. del lunes 6 de julio, el Departamento de Policía de Dallas recibió 18,654 llamadas al 9-1-1, incluidas 297 llamadas por reportes de fuegos artificiales y 125 llamadas por reportes de disparos al aire. En comparación con 2025, recibimos menos llamadas al 9-1-1, lo que permitió que nuestros oficiales respondieran más rápidamente a las emergencias y a las llamadas de mayor prioridad. "We're encouraged by the decrease in random gunfire calls this Fourth of July weekend," said Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux. "I believe it reflects the impact of a consistent message we've been sharing over the past year that celebratory (random) gunfire is dangerous, illegal, and completely preventable. It also reflects the hard work of our officers, who increased traffic enforcement and maintained a strong presence throughout the holiday weekend to help keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Education and enforcement go hand in hand, and while we're pleased to see this progress, our work isn't done. We'll continue reminding our community that every bullet fired into the air comes back down, and every decision to celebrate responsibly helps protect a life."

The well-being of the Dallas community is not something that’s handled by a single agency. It takes a collaborative effort from multiple teams and organizations working side-by-side to ensure every person’s safety. Among the many critical incidents that have taken place in Dallas this year, we would like to highlight a joint operation between the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue that saved a young woman’s life. On June 28th, at approximately 5:25 p.m., a young man heard faint cries for help coming from a wooded area behind a nearby high school. After investigating, he discovered the cries belonged to a young woman who had been trapped in a steep ravine for days by deep mud and sewage. The Dallas Police Department immediately responded, along with Dallas Fire-Rescue. In 104-degree weather, coupled with a quarter-mile of treacherous terrain, the first responders were able to safely and successfully extricate the victim and transport her to a local hospital. There, she was treated for severe dehydration, prolonged sun exposure, and other injuries sustained during her extended entrapment. The Dallas Police Department would like to sincerely thank the officers, firefighters, and paramedics who took part in this rescue operation. Your swift action and joint effort saved a young woman who was in desperate need of help. @DallasFireRes_q 👮🏽‍♀️🫱🏽‍🫲🏼👨🏻‍🚒

In a coordinated effort to curb the sale of illegal fireworks, Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Arson Division, in partnership with the Dallas Police Department’s Southeast Division, confiscated more than 1,800 pounds of fireworks and issued multiple citations across two separate operations on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The first operation took place yesterday at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the 3300 block of Elsie Faye Heggins, near the intersection of Second Avenue. Acting on investigative leads, DFR Arson investigators and DPD officers discovered a significant quantity of fireworks being sold out of a U-Haul and a van. Authorities confiscated over 1,400 pounds of illegal fireworks and issued two citations at the scene. DFR’s Inspections Division assisted in transporting the seized fireworks to a secured location. A second unrelated seizure occurred later in the evening at approximately 8:17 p.m. at 4400 Penelope St. DFR Inspectors, along with Southeast Patrol officers, conducted an enforcement action resulting in the issuance of one citation for possession of fireworks. Approximately 400 pounds of fireworks were seized. The illegal sale and possession of fireworks pose significant risks to communities, including the potential for fires, injuries, and property damage. Both incidents remain under investigation. @DallasFireRes_q 🚒🚔

On behalf of Chief Comeaux and the Dallas Police family, we hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th! 🎇💙🖤

The Dallas Police Department values its relationships with members of our community and international visitors. We understand one conversation can make a difference and respect is demonstrated through actions. Today, members of Team Egypt met with Dallas Police officers, exchanged gifts, and shared conversations centered on partnership, and mutual respect. Pictured below with Dallas Police Deputy Chief Ismail are: Cherif Mokhtar — Consul General of Egypt in Houston. Hany Abo Rida — President of the Egyptian Soccer Association and prominent member of the FIFA council. Hossam Hassan — Head coach of the Egyptian Men’s National Team. Mohamed Salah — Team captain of the Egyptian Men’s National Team. Ibrahim Hassan — Director of the Egyptian National Team. Congratulations to Egypt on their win over Australia yesterday. We look forward to maintaining our relationship throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond. 🇪🇬🫱🏽‍🫲🏾👮🏽‍♀️👮🏽‍♂️