Dallas ISD police officer shot, seriously injured, in parking lot of Northwest Dallas Sam's Club
Police said the officer was helping a person in crisis when he was shot and later underwent surgery after being taken to Parkland Hospital.
- On Thursday around 11 a.m., Dallas Independent School District Police Officer Justin Jones was shot in the parking lot of a Sam's Club in the 4100 block of Interstate 635 near Midway Road in Northwest Dallas.
- Responding to reports of a person in crisis on the freeway, Jones transported the individual to the Sam's Club parking lot for safety, where the person opened fire as the officer attempted to speak with them.
- Jones was transported to Parkland Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to the lower body; the 16-year veteran is expected to survive, according to officials.
- Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux announced a "possible" suspect is in custody, though the suspect's identity was not immediately released as authorities continue investigating the scene.
- Authorities noted this shooting appears unrelated to another officer-involved incident that occurred in a North Dallas neighborhood around the same time, though investigators continue seeking clarification on both events.
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