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Shooting involving police reported in North Dallas neighborhood
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident took place on Williamstown Road, near the intersection of Forest Lane and Preston Road.
A police investigation is underway in a North Dallas neighborhood after a shooting involving an officer occurred. The incident took place on Williamstown Road, near the intersection of Forest Lane and Preston Road. No injuries have been reported in connection with this shooting, but a large police presence remains in the area.
The Dallas Police Department is expected to provide an update on the situation. Additionally, police are investigating a separate shooting that occurred outside a retail store at Midway and LBJ Freeway, where a person was reportedly injured. Further details on both incidents are available from the Dallas Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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