All Dallas Police Department official visual tweets before the shooting and all tweets after the shooting assault on police officers in downtown Dallas just before 9:00 p.m. CT Thursday July 7, 2016.
Following the assault on police officers, Dallas Police Department (@DallasPD) began tweeting at 10:52 p.m. CT to give citizens updates. Dallas police used the Periscope app to provide video of press conferences.
INITIAL TIMELINE
7:16 p.m. Protest begins peacefully
8:00 p.m. El Centro College lockdown (as precaution for protest)
8:59 p.m. Report shots fired, officer down
9:00 p.m. Police report guy with rifle, unknown location
9:05 p.m. Police report “active shooter”
9:18 p.m. Fox News reports 2 police officers shot
9:35 p.m. Confirmed police officer down
9:40 p.m. Confirmed two police officers down
Friday morning, a press conference informed citizens that police officers in approximately 40 police squad cars were assigned to manage the perimeter and nearby traffic in downtown Dallas near the shooting scene.
BEFORE SHOOTING …
Demonstration in #Dallas @ Belo Garden Park pic.twitter.com/IUx5IaERSB
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
The demonstrators have lined the Main Street and are walking eastbound, chanting, "Black Lives Matter." pic.twitter.com/VSwpnUoDBn
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Demonstrators marching eastbound on Commerce. pic.twitter.com/nFMkRhFQUc
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Demonstration in #Dallas pic.twitter.com/Wpd5VbvsR5
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Front of the #march headed to main and field pic.twitter.com/f1EfiMB1vQ
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
#Dallas police officers maintain traffic control to ensure the safety of the demonstrators. pic.twitter.com/wocOuXqj0g
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
#Demonstration in #Dallas pic.twitter.com/YZXXPAOoBn
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
The demonstrators have stopped on the steps of the Old Red Museum for more speaking. pic.twitter.com/jKLTdDduvy
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
AFTER SHOOTING …
This is one of our suspects. Please help us find him! pic.twitter.com/Na5T8ZxSz6
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Tonight it appears that two snipers shot ten police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally…. https://t.co/JzHhoMzF5k
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://t.co/xFV116zLF7
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
With heavy hearts, we are devastated to report a fourth officer has been killed.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Update: pic.twitter.com/qBJe3q0EtN
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Please submit all tips to https://t.co/t5GZGU7tmj https://t.co/GEcIpSv0uz
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Update: pic.twitter.com/ukWSZJeZo3
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://t.co/289YMzxBd9
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
It has been a devastating night. We are sad to report a fifth officer has died.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope https://t.co/Mk7K1aYIzq
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
See also …
Twitter.com/dpdchief