Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson released a statement on Friday addressing a recent shooting that resulted in the death of a Dallas police officer and the wounding of two others. In his statement, Mayor Johnson expressed his condolences and praised the courage of the officers involved.
“Dallas has lost a hero. We all grieve with the officer’s family today, and we pray for a full and swift recovery for the two officers who were wounded,” Johnson said. “This is devastating. In Dallas, we put public safety first. We stand up to violent criminals. We ask our police officers to do dangerous work so the rest of us can sleep peacefully. These dedicated public servants do so with grace, honor, respect, humility, and extraordinary courage. And this attack on three of our protectors is nothing short of an attack on our city, our families, and our way of life. We must continue their work to stop violence in our communities. We must never forget their sacrifice. And we must take the time to come together and lift each other up as we mourn our fallen.”
Mayor Johnson, who is currently isolating due to COVID-19, will be unable to conduct interviews. However, he has been in communication with Interim City Manager Kim Tolbert and Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia regarding the incident. In honor of the fallen officer, Mayor Johnson has ordered that city flags be flown at half-staff.
