What we know: Dallas police officer killed late Thursday

Plus: D-FW college boom, city manager brochure commentary, Cowboys and more [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning, D-FW! Have you ever wondered how a news story comes together? Dallas Morning News food reporter, Sarah Blaskovich, who recently broke the story about Michelin ratings coming to Texas, gave an inside look on how she covers the Food beat and how that work led to the exclusive story. [Watch her interview with Executive Editor Katrice Hardy here.]( Thanks for your readership. We'll have more news for you in your inbox this evening. — Brandon Gray, Senior Audience Journalist CRIME [Dallas police cars wwith lights flashing stopped in Oak Cliff.]( Dallas police work near the scene of a shooting in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive, near South Marsalis Avenue, in the early hours of Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Dallas. At least one Dallas police officer was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in southeast Oak Cliff, police officials say. (Smiley Pool / Staff Photographer) [Dallas police officer killed in shooting: Here’s what we know]( A shooting in southeast Oak Cliff left at least one Dallas police officer dead and two others injured Thursday night, multiple police officials told The Dallas Morning News. Dallas police confirmed officers were investigating the shooting early Friday, according to a post on X. Police will provide an update to media gathered near Methodist Dallas Medical Center later Friday morning. [Here’s what we know.]( [READ MORE](   [Boar’s Head plant linked to listeria outbreak broke food safety, records show]( Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia has been linked to the deaths of at least nine people and [...] [Why North Texas’ final Fireside Pies to close]( Fireside Pies, which once served Dallas’ best pizza, will close its final store on Labor Day Weekend in [...] [Fumbled goals: Collin County voters are saying no to pricey high school football stadiums]( Even while experiencing rapid growth, some school districts in the area have said no to new high-dollar [...] [College boom in D-FW: new campuses, technology, programs]( Texas universities are expanding their footprint in North Texas through new buildings and programs aimed at [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [The most loved and hated man in North Texas just wants to help. And have fun]( ‘It’s the best job I think I could have ever had,’ says WFAA weatherman Pete Delkus. [On Conrad High’s football team, no one will wear No. 12 again. Unless they earn it]( Khamoni Williams, 18, was shot shortly before midnight on July 18 in the 11300 block of Amanda Lane in Lake [...] [What Dallas’ city manager brochure snafu says about the job search]( Dallas is on a tight deadline to conduct a search for a permanent city manager   In a contentious election year, it's hard to feel heard. The Dallas Morning News is here to listen. [Tell us]( what you wish people in other political parties understood about your beliefs.   [Lamster: The demolition of the Cox mansion marks a new preservation low]( The demolition of the Cox mansion in Highland Park marks a new preservation low. [Predicting the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season, NFL playoffs and Super Bowl LIX winner]( The Dallas Morning News’ panel of experts predicts division champions, the Cowboys’ regular season record and [...] [Scientist and author Richard Dawkins will visit Dallas in final U.S. tour]( World-renowned evolutionary biologist, author and intellectual Richard Dawkins is coming to Dallas to discuss [...]   [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201