Here are five things you should know about the deadly shooting in downtown Dallas: Chief David Brown offered new details and corrections to the shooting report; Micah Johnson鈥檚 parents love their son, but hate what he did; President George W. Bush will speak at today's memorial; and more.
1. Nine officers were injured in the attack. Previously, seven officers were reported injured, but the total increased to account for two officers from El Centro College. The police killed 25-year-old suspect Micah Johnson with a on the second floor of El Centro, not the parking garage, as was reported earlier.
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Authorities are downloading more than 170 hours of officers' body camera footage and collecting "countless hours" of dashcam video as well as talking to more than 300 witnesses, according to As part of the ongoing investigation, police have been looking through
Johnson鈥檚 home in Mesquite to find evidence elaborating on the suspect鈥檚 past and plans.
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In the days since the shooting, Brown said the department has been taking all threats seriously for the sake of their families. He pointed to a death threat he received from a private Facebook page to the Dallas Police Department's page that is being investigated. [The Associated Press, 四虎影院]
2. The parents of Dallas shooter Micah Johnson said they鈥檙e surprised by their son鈥檚 actions. Johnson鈥檚 parents said the 25-year-old was a changed man and a 鈥渉ermit鈥� after serving in the Army Reserves, reported. Johnson's father, James Johnson, said in an interview posted on Monday that he "didn't see it coming." Through tears, Johnson said: "I hate what he did." The family said Johnson never showed signs of hatred for certain groups of people, but that he hated "injustice." Police are currently investigating Johnson鈥檚 Mesquite home for evidence to piece together his motive. [The Associated Press, TheBlaze]
3. President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush will speak at an interfaith memorial service today for the shooting victims. Obama is set to speak around 12:40 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District. During his visit, the president also will meet with the families of the fallen police officers as well as those injured during the attack on Thursday. Former First Lady Laura Bush and Vice President Joe Biden are set to attend as well. The memorial will be live-streamed at . [The Associated Press]
4. Funeral services have been set for several of the officers. Services for Senior Cpl. , 48, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. The service for DART officer and newlywed , 43, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at The Potter鈥檚 House in Dallas. Services for Sgt. will be held at noon Thursday at the Watermark Church in Dallas. Services for Officer Patricio Zamarippa, 32, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wilkerson-Greies Activity Center in Fort Worth. Read what we know about and more details on the . Arrangements for officer Michael Krol are still pending. [四虎影院, Dallas Police Department]
5. More than one thousand people gathered for the Dallas Strong Candlelight Vigil Monday night. The public vigil honoring the five slain Dallas police officers took place Dallas City Hall Plaza. Among the speakers were friends of the fallen police officers. The event was hosted by Dallas Police Association. . [四虎影院]
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