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July 7, 2016 Downtown Dallas Police Ambush

News related to the deadly ambush shooting of police in downtown Dallas on July 7, 2016.

Monday marks 9 years since 5 officers died in Downtown Dallas ambush

Monday marks 9 years since 5 officers died in Downtown Dallas ambush

It has been nine years since the ambush in Downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead. The shooting happened during an otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in July 2016.

July 7, 2025 3:06pm CDT
Ceremony held to honor the July 7 Dallas police ambush fallen officers

Ceremony held to honor the July 7 Dallas police ambush fallen officers

It was eight years ago on Sunday that five officers were shot during an otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Downtown Dallas.

July 8, 2024 6:32pm CDT
Sunday marks 8 years since Downtown Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers

Sunday marks 8 years since Downtown Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers

Dallas Police Department officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson were killed in an ambush on July 7, 2016.

July 7, 2024 10:55am CDT
'Run for the Blue' event honors fallen officers, including 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

'Run for the Blue' event honors fallen officers, including 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

Dallas police officers and their supporters gathered for the annual Run For The Blue in honor of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

July 8, 2023 4:56pm CDT
Dallas Police Ambush: Friday marks 7 years since Downtown Dallas attack

Dallas Police Ambush: Friday marks 7 years since Downtown Dallas attack

Several events are planned for Friday and Saturday to mark seven years since the ambush in Downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead.

July 7, 2023 8:33am CDT
Thursday marks 6 years since 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

Thursday marks 6 years since 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

The Dallas Police Department remembered the five officers killed in an ambush on July 7, 2016 with a quiet memorial Thursday morning.

July 7, 2022 12:43pm CDT
Love Field building renamed in honor of Dallas officer killed in ambush shooting

Love Field building renamed in honor of Dallas officer killed in ambush shooting

The building that houses police at Love Field will be named after Sgt. Michael Smith, one of the five police officers killed in an ambush in Downtown Dallas five years ago.

November 12, 2021 7:57am CST
5 Years Later: Memorial service held for 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

5 Years Later: Memorial service held for 5 officers killed in Downtown Dallas ambush

Five years ago today, a man with a military-style rifle opened fire on a peaceful protest, targeting and killing five police officers. The city of Dallas honored those officer.

July 7, 2021 7:29am CDT
Public invited to Wednesday events marking fifth anniversary of July 7 Downtown Dallas ambush

Public invited to Wednesday events marking fifth anniversary of July 7 Downtown Dallas ambush

With the upcoming fifth anniversary of the July 7 ambush, families of the fallen officers hope the public continues to remember the sacrifice that law enforcement officers make when they make the pledge to protect and serve.

July 6, 2021 5:37pm CDT
Fallen officers remembered 5 years after Dallas police ambush

Fallen officers remembered 5 years after Dallas police ambush

On July 7, 2016, a man began shooting during what had been a peaceful civil rights march through Downtown Dallas. He killed five police officers.

July 6, 2021 7:17am CDT
Tuesday marks 4 years since Dallas police ambush

Tuesday marks 4 years since Dallas police ambush

Tuesday marks four years since a gunman killed five police officers in Downtown Dallas.

July 7, 2020 5:11pm CDT
Police officers show support for daughter of officer killed in 2016 Downtown Dallas ambush

Police officers show support for daughter of officer killed in 2016 Downtown Dallas ambush

Dozens of police officers made Senior Night memorable for a North Texas high school volleyball player who lost her dad.

October 29, 2019 11:31pm CDT
Memorial unveiled honoring five officers killed in 2016 Dallas ambush shooting

Memorial unveiled honoring five officers killed in 2016 Dallas ambush shooting

The City of Dallas now has a permanent monument to the five police officers who killed in the downtown Dallas ambush three years ago.

July 9, 2019 7:37am CDT
3 years after Dallas police ambush, event held to honor fallen officers

3 years after Dallas police ambush, event held to honor fallen officers

It’s been three years since a gunman killed five police officers in Downtown Dallas.

July 8, 2019 2:45pm CDT
Memorial to 5 officers killed in Dallas police ambush to be unveiled

Memorial to 5 officers killed in Dallas police ambush to be unveiled

Officials are set to unveil a sculpture honoring five police officers killed in an attack in downtown Dallas three years ago.

July 7, 2019 1:34pm CDT

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