Dallas police investigating excessive force incidents from Sunday protest
Dallas police are investigating two reported incidents Sunday involving use of force by officers that sent at least one person to the hospital and into surgery.
Both incidents happened on Main Street in Dallas, including one near Pegasus Plaza at about 4 p.m. and one near Bank of America Financial Center at about 7 p.m., according to police. People had gathered for another night of protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Two people were seriously injured, police say. No other details were given.
“We are currently waiting for the victims to recover in order to garner all the facts surrounding these incidents,” Dallas police said in a release. “Detectives are currently canvassing the areas to acquire any video captured during this time.”
Police are asking anyone with information, photos or video regarding the incidents to contact DPD’s Internal Affairs Division at 214-671-3986 or send an email to: DPDIAD@dallascityhall.com.
“We take these matters very seriously. Rest assured, there will be a full investigation and we will continue to keep the public informed on the status of the investigations,” the news release said.
This story was originally published June 1, 2020 at 5:57 PM.
