TONIGHT: Honor Our Fallen DPD Officer

Last night, Officer Darron Burks of the Dallas Police Department was brutally ambushed and murdered while on patrol in the area of South Oak Cliff. Officer Burks, a former school teacher, was in his rookie year serving on the police force. One of his final actions was to call for backup. Two responding officers were also subsequently shot in the incident; one is still listed in critical condition. Tragedies like this one are senseless and avoidable. 

The situation in Dallas is dire. The Dallas Police Department operates under a severe staffing shortage that actively harms our community. Our City Council must address this ASAP.

Please click the button below to contact Mayor Johnson's office, and urge him to call an emergency council meeting to address the DPD staffing shortage.

Now is the time for our community to unite. While remaining vigilant in urging our city leaders to respond, we at Keep Dallas Safe offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Burks, and our prayers for the other officers who sustained injuries.  

Join us TONIGHT as we honor the sacrifice of fallen hero, Officer Darron Burks, at the community vigil being held at 7:04 PM this evening at the For Oak Cliff Community Center, the location of the fatal shooting last night.