News Dallas Attack Leaves 5 Dead: Sniper Ambush of Police During Protest

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On Thursday, eleven Dallas law enforcement officers were shot during a protest against police shootings, resulting in four fatalities. The attack was described as an "ambush style" shooting by snipers positioned in elevated locations. One suspect, Micah X. Johnson, was killed by police using a robot-delivered explosive, while he expressed anger towards law enforcement and white people during negotiations. The incident has sparked discussions about racial tensions and police violence, particularly concerning the recent killings of black men by police officers. The need for systemic changes in policing and community relations is emphasized as a potential path forward to address these deep-rooted issues.
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After re-reading through the thread, I would have to delete too much to tone it down so that it had a better chance at a good start. I think we should leave it closed.
 
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Evo said:
After re-reading through the thread, I would have to delete too much to tone it down so that it had a better chance at a good start. I think we should leave it closed.
I agree with closing the thread, but I would like to offer the comments of the surgeon who treated some of the police officers who were fatally wounded.

Dallas Surgeon Delivers Poignant Message About Defending Police, But Also Fearing Them
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dallas-trauma-surgeon-speaks-shootings-100739307.html
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/dallas...ge-defending-police-fearing/story?id=40501531
"There’s this dichotomy where I am standing with law enforcement. But I also personally feel and understand the angst when you cross the paths of an officer in uniform and you’re fearing for your safety," Williams said. "I’ve been there and I understand that. But for me that does not condone disrespecting and killing police officers."

When asked how he handles this with his daughter, he said he makes a point of picking up the tab for officers when he sees Dallas police officers out at a restaurant.

"I want my daughter to see me interacting with police that way so she doesn’t grow up with the same burden I carry when it comes to interacting with law enforcement," he said.

He said his goal is to have more interactions so that police can understand his perspective of these interactions.

"I also want the Dallas PD to see me, a black man, and understand that I support you, I will defend you and I will care for you," Williams said. "That doesn’t mean that I do not fear you."
 
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Astronuc said:
I agree with closing the thread, but I would like to offer the comments of the surgeon who treated some of the police officers who were fatally wounded.

Dallas Surgeon Delivers Poignant Message About Defending Police, But Also Fearing Them
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dallas-trauma-surgeon-speaks-shootings-100739307.html
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/dallas...ge-defending-police-fearing/story?id=40501531
Did you see my post of the Missouri police officer that was ambushed the morning after the Dallas officers were killed? He was siting in his car. Unfortunately police officers also have a lot to fear.
 
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