DALLAS, Texas — A man was shot by Dallas police after allegedly refusing to drop his weapon during a confrontation on Presidio Avenue. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026, around 5:15 p.m.
Officers responded to reports of a man discharging a firearm in the 1200 block of Presidio Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered a man armed with at least one gun in the street. Despite loud, verbal commands from the officers to drop the weapon, the suspect did not comply, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department.
The officers fired at the suspect, striking him at least once. They immediately began rendering medical aid until Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived and transported the man to the hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. No officers were injured in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing and documented under case number 008318-2026, with updates expected in the coming days, stated the source.