Police Officer Killed and 2 Others Wounded in Oak Cliff Shooting

Details of the Tragic Incident

A Dallas police officer was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Oak Cliff, according to police officials.

The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. on August 16, 2023, in the 5000 block of South Polk Street, near West Kiest Boulevard.

The three officers were responding to a call about a suspicious person when they were ambushed.

The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Phillip Turner.

Turner has a history of arrests, including charges for assault and drug possession.

Police are still searching for Turner and have issued a warrant for his arrest.

The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The names of the deceased officer and the two injured officers have not yet been released.

Police Chief Eddie Garcia expressed condolences to the officer's family and said that the department will provide support during this difficult time.