Family To Dallas Officer Who Shot Son In His Apartment: 'Come Clean'
"I am still in denial. I cannot believe that my boy is not here," said Bertram Jean, Botham's father.
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"I am still in denial. I cannot believe that my boy is not here," said Bertram Jean, Botham's father.
The Dallas City Council will hear from activists today calling for more citizen oversight of police following the shooting death of a 26-year-old man in his own apartment.
Dallas police swiftly admitted that a white officer who shot a black man in his own apartment last week had made a mistake.
The case against a Dallas police officer who shot and killed a neighbor, in his own apartment, will be presented to a grand jury.
"Faith Johnson, your Dallas County District Attorney, has taken on this case and believe me we will make certain that justice is done in this case."
It appears that after working a full shift, the officer went home to her apartment complex, the Southside Flats in the 1200 block of South Lamar, but went inside the wrong unit.
The murder conviction of a former Balch Springs officer has the potential to impact justice in Dallas County according to some community leaders.
It began with the investigation of a possible stolen vehicle and ended with a "hood surfing" suspect, a Dallas police officer injured and two people in custody.
Less than 24 hours after CBS11 aired a story on the matter, detectives arrested Fred Foster, 38, at his Dallas home.
A former Dallas police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to a significantly reduced crime for the 2013 shooting of an unarmed man.
A photo of a Dallas police officer comforting a 3-month-old boy at a car crash scene is making the rounds on social media Tuesday.
A former Dallas police officer has pled guilty to a reduced charge for the December 2013 on-duty shooting of an unarmed teenager.
"All I know is I'm so grateful [the officer] was there because we would've taken the impact, and my 14-month-old is safe because the officer took the impact. A lot of serendipity there," said Nate Brinkley.
"All of it is gone. Everything is gone. It's heart-breaking. I built this home in 2005. I moved in on Christmas Eve. I've been here since then," said Gerardo Guardiola.
City of Dallas archivist John Slate does not want anyone to forget Dallas police officer J.D. Tippit.
A Dallas police officer has surrendered to authorities after being indicted on a count of aggravated assault by a public servant in the shooting death of a woman.
This time last year, Willie Curtis King, Jr. had no home. He was a card-carrying member of the angry, hard-to-help homeless, existing on the kindness of those at the MLK Community Center.
An officer with the Dallas Police Department was injured after his squad car was hit from behind in an early morning crash along Interstate 635/LBJ Freeway.
The Dallas County District Attorney's office confirms it will not file charges against the men.
A Dallas police officer says he's humbled by the outpouring of support after his home was almost completely destroyed by storms and tornadoes this past weekend.
Escamilla is slated to become the 24th convicted killer put to death this year in the United States -- with Texas accounting for half of the executions.
An off-duty Dallas police officer stops by a donut shop and stumbles into a robbery in progress.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all fun and games for a mother arriving to enjoy the State Fair of Texas on Sunday. But the family was in luck a Dallas police officer was the one who responded to cries for help.
Police in Arlington have issued an arrest warrant for a city of Dallas lawman.
Johnathan Sharkey has been with the department since April 2006 and is currently assigned to the Narcotics Division.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
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.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
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.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
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.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
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.
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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