Security officer struck by stray bullet during South Dallas shooting, DART confirms

A Transit Security Officer contracted by DART was taken to the hospital Thursday night after being struck in the leg by a stray bullet during a shooting in South Dallas, police said. 

Officers responded at 7:58 p.m. to an assist officer call in the 1400 block of South Trunk Avenue. A preliminary investigation found that suspects were shooting at the location, and the security officer was hit, according to the Dallas Police Department.

Dallas Fire‑Rescue transported the security officer to a hospital, authorities said. 

"The shooting near MLK Station occurred off DART property," DART spokesperson Jasmyn Carter said in a statement. "A Transit Security Officer was injured in the shooting ... No DART passengers or other employees were injured. Dallas PD is the investigating agency."  

No arrests have been made, and police said information is limited as the case remains active.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.