Retired DPD Chief: 'I Knew Exactly What To Do'
One year after the Dallas Ambush, the impact of losing several officers remains fresh in the mind of former chief David Brown.
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One year after the Dallas Ambush, the impact of losing several officers remains fresh in the mind of former chief David Brown.
On this day before the one-year anniversary five police officers lost their lives in the ambush in downtown Dallas, their families, fellow officers and citizens they served gathered for the unveiling of the Dallas Circle of Heroes Memorial.
CBS 11 News reporter Ken Molestina was in downtown Dallas during the ambush attack on police officers. One year later, he sat down with Doug Dunbar to look back on that tragic night.
There was a somber ceremony this morning for the unveiling of the new Dallas Circle Of Heroes Memorial. A Dallas businessman came up with the idea for the tribute in the days after the July 7 police officer ambush.
A number of special events and memorials are planned for the July 7-9 weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the downtown Dallas ambush on police officers.
As the City of Dallas prepares to honor the five lives lost during the July 7 police ambush, it's also a very personal anniversary for one Dallas police officer.
The I-Team has learned the officers assigned to the rally in downtown Dallas last July - where five officers were killed and nine wounded - were told not to wear certain heavy protective gear because it would make them look too "militaristic."
The bronze and Texas limestone sculpture will stand 12 feet tall and nine feet wide near the flagpoles outside Dallas Police Headquarters.
Doctors and nurses tell CBS11 about the night they treated wounded officers.
The event is set for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, in the Student Center.
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David Brown returned to the public spotlight in the city that he loves and calls home. The former chief of the Dallas PD made an appearance as a civilian and public speaker on Wednesday night.
Next month will be one year since the ambush on police in downtown Dallas that left five officers dead. Plans will be announced on Tuesday about a Weekend of Honor to mark the occasion.
He was murdered last summer in Dallas during an ambush on police in downtown. Now, the wife of Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens is hoping to protect his memory through legal action.
Dozens of officers, city officials and members of the public gathered Wednesday for a march and ceremony at the city's police memorial.
National Police Week continued Wednesday with a special march in downtown Dallas. Former or current police officers, family, friends and citizens joined members of the Dallas Police Department in the march.
"We also remember those incredible heroes who were so cruelly targeted for execution in Dallas, Texas -- rushing into a hail of gunfire, never to return."
The Dallas Police Choir on Friday is trying to raise enough money to send its 28 members to sing at a ceremony in Washington D.C. that will honor fallen heroes through music.
Senator Don Huffines filed a bill which would name July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day and call for ceremonies to "honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the rule of law and liberty."
A larger class than most, the 41 recruits who began training last week were hired amid a surge of applications following last year's tragedy.
The memory of the ambush shooting still remains painful for those who survived the deadly incident.
Ambushes like those in downtown Dallas and Baton Rouge, along with other shootings around the country, led to a sharp increase in the number of police officers killed in the line of duty this year.
Volunteers are pitching in to help Dallas police be better prepared for another event like the July ambush.
A little boy showed his appreciation for Dallas police by donating all of his birthday gifts to the families of fallen Dallas officers.
An officer honors and remembers fallen Dallas police officers by publishing the third edition of a book titled "In The Line Of Duty."
Both incidents involved shots being fired at suspects.
Five people, including the student who took the photo, have been detained, Fort Worth ISD said.
"It is with profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Dallas Police said a grand jury referral will be submitted in this case.
Chase Liles, 38, reportedly sent the messages to a 17-year-old student.
The heat index in some places could reach up to 108 degrees.
Both incidents involved shots being fired at suspects.
Five people, including the student who took the photo, have been detained, Fort Worth ISD said.
"It is with profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Dallas Police said a grand jury referral will be submitted in this case.
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"This is President Trump's third attempt to illegally impose tariffs that would make life more expensive for American families and small businesses, and this is the third time we're taking the administration to court over this misuse of power," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made the remarks one day before City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released her proposed 2026-27 budget.
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.
Zapanta told Jack Fink about his conversations with other sports teams about developing the site, including the Dallas Stars.
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Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
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Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
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Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Hezly Rivera has added two-time national champion to her resume.
Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points on Sunday as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90, becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
The Wings played without Azzi Fudd, who warmed up but was ruled out due to right knee soreness.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
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