Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Indicted For Murder In Botham Jean Death; DA Says It Was 'Intentional Event'
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was indicted for murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean in September.
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Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was indicted for murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean in September.
A grand jury is hearing evidence in the case of a former Dallas police officer who fatally shot her unarmed neighbor in his own apartment after she said she mistook it for hers.
A female off-duty Dallas police officer was injured early Friday morning, after confronting a trio of burglary suspects at her apartment complex.
John Creuzot, a Democrat, defeated Faith Johnson, a Republican, who was appointed to the post by Governor Greg Abbott about two years ago.
The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in his own apartment by a former Dallas police officer filed a federal lawsuit on Friday.
Botham Jean's parents met with the Dallas County District Attorney Tuesday to get a progress report on the investigation into the deadly shooting of their son.
A Dallas city councilman is demanding 911 calls and any police videos be released in the case involving former officer Amber Guyger's deadly shooting of Botham Jean in his apartment last month.
Passionate protesting and unruly outbursts. Organizers battled emotions at a town hall meeting in Dallas, just over three weeks after Botham Jean was shot and killed inside his apartment by a police officer.
A group of community activists say they don't trust Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson to aggressively prosecute the criminal case against former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger.
An attorney for Amber Guyger, who was fired by the Dallas Police Chief on Monday for the shooting death of an unarmed man in his apartment she mistook for her own, responded to the firing Monday night.
The police officer who shot and killed her neighbor, Amber Guyger was summoned to Dallas Police Department headquarters Monday and fired.
Chief U. Reneé Hall says she doesn't want to interfere with the on-going criminal investigation into Officer Amber Guyger's actions.
Nine people arrested while protesting the shooting death of Botham Jean, walked out of jail Tuesday, after two days behind bars.
Nine protesters remain in the Tarrant County Jail after they were arrested outside the Dallas Cowboys game Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
As many in the community call for justice, Johnson said a rush to judgment serves no one and called for "calm in our communities until all the facts are known."
Sen. Cruz said the shooting of 26-year-old Botham Jean may be something worse than a "horrific misunderstanding" but cautioned against early conclusions.
Dallas officer Amber Guyger who fatally shot 26-year-old Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own has moved out of the Southside Flats.
On Sunday night, protesters dressed for a funeral and headed to the Dallas Cowboys game. They walked two caskets to the front of AT&T stadium to pray and take a knee.
Investigators downloaded data from the two apartments' electronic door locks showing when the doors were locked or unlocked.
Mayor Mike Rawlings talked about Botham Jean during a speech at the annual Downtown Dallas, Inc. State Of Downtown luncheon.
The family of Botham Jean is calling for the termination of the officer who killed him and is speaking out about what they call the "character assassination" of the 26-year-old.
At one point in the video, Guyger leans down and puts her face in her hands before recomposing herself.
The warrant does not indicate who owned which items.
Answers and justice. Hours after Botham Jean's funeral in Richardson, that's what his family is asking for in the days ahead.
Today friends and family gathered for the funeral of Botham Shem Jean, the man shot and killed a week ago in his apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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