The Brief
- An off-duty Dallas officer opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to steal his personal vehicle in an Addison parking lot Sunday.
- The suspects drove away from the scene in their vehicle immediately following the encounter; Addison police are currently leading the investigation.
- It remains unknown if any of the suspects were hit by gunfire, though officials say there is no ongoing danger to the community.
ADDISON, Texas – Addison police are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty Dallas police officer who fired at suspects attempting to steal his personal vehicle Sunday afternoon.
Off-duty Dallas officer involved in shooting
What we know:
It happened at 2:15 p.m. in a parking lot at 5000 Belt Line Road, according to the Addison Police Department.
The off-duty Dallas officer observed a group of suspects attempting to steal his vehicle and confronted them, police said. During the encounter, the officer fired his weapon at the suspects’ vehicle.…