The Mayor of Dallas announced that one officer injured in Tuesday's officer-involved shooting at a Home Depot has died. The officer has been identified as 27-year-old Rogelio Santander.
Santander is the first officer to die in the line of duty since 2016 - when a gunman ambushed officers in downtown Dallas.
The other officer that was shot has been identified as Crystal Almeida, and police have identified the civilian shot as Scott Palmer.
The person of interest in the shooting was arrested after leading police on a manhunt for hours. Just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, police chased a white truck through Dallas.
The Dallas Morning News reportedthat an arrest was made in connection with the shooting at Home Depot. The Dallas Police Department Helicopter Unit confirmeda suspect had been arrested.
Dallas police identified the person of interest as 29-year-old Armando Luis Juarez. He was charged with aggravated assault of a public servant, aggravated assault in retaliation and theft of property up to $32,000.
Dallas news media reported that one officer was shot in the face, and another officer was shot in the back of the head.
Police said that the civilian was a loss prevention officer for Home Depot.
Our hearts are aching because of this Dallas Police Officer who lost his life in the line of duty. We thank him for paying the ultimate sacrifice protecting his community and we keep his family in our prayers. #txlege #BackTheBlue #ThinBlueLine https://t.co/KjXbp6ekca
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 25, 2018
BREAKING: ATF is responding to the scene of a officer involved shooting at Home Depot in North Dallas, Texas. pic.twitter.com/inpxJQkncd
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) April 24, 2018
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
WFAA-TV said that two Dallas officers were helping a security guard who was responding to an incident at the store when the shooting happened.
Governor Greg Abbott said that his thoughts and prayers are with the Dallas Police Department at this time. He added that Texas honors all the men and women who protect and serve our communities, and justice will be served.
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