The Brief
- Two Dallas County deputy constables received a standing ovation from county commissioners for their heroic actions following a fatal apartment explosion in Oak Cliff last month.
- Deputy Vincent DeLuna went door-to-door to rescue residents and pets, while Deputy Jonathan Banda successfully gained control of a stopped Waymo autonomous vehicle to clear a path for responding fire engines.
- The exclusive details of their harrowing efforts on May 28 were shared for the first time by the low-key deputies, who downplayed their actions as simply doing their jobs.
DALLAS – Dallas County deputy constables who rushed into an apartment complex explosion and fire last month, putting others before themselves, were saluted for their efforts by Dallas County Commissioners.
Deputy Constables Honored
What we know:
A standing ovation echoed through the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders and attendees paused to honor two deputy constables who risked their lives during a chaotic apartment explosion and fire last month in Oak Cliff.
Deputy Constables Vincent DeLuna and Jonathan Banda were the first law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of the May 28 disaster, which left three people dead and others injured.…