UPDATED – Watch & listen live: Firefighter shot in Dallas, Texas is in critical condition
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There was a shooting incident at 11:31 a.m in the 3200 block of Reynolds Ave across the street from the main entrance of Dallas Fire Rescue Training Academy. A firefighter (now described by Dallas Fire Rescue as a paramedic) who had responded to a report of a suicidal individual was injured. The victim was transported to Baylor Hospital and is undergoing surgery. The firefighter/paramedic is reported in critical condition.
The suspect is reported on the loose and believed to be armed with a rifle.
City of Dallas:
Today at approximately 11:31 a.m. there was a shooting call in the 3200 block of Reynolds Street where a Dallas Fire-Rescue EMT Unit was struck and an EMT paramedic was injured.
This occurred in the vicinity near the Dolphin Road Fire Training Academy. The paramedic was transported to Baylor Hospital and is undergoing surgery. Dallas Police and Dallas Fire Rescue are collaborating on this issue.
This remains an active scene and we will provide additional information as it becomes available.
The firefighter was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 3200 block of Reynolds Avenue, near Dolphin Road. The firefighter is an 11-year veteran of the department.
Our colleagues at KXAS-TV (NBC5) report that Dallas-Fire Rescue was responding to a call for help from the gunman’s wife or girlfriend. When paramedics pulled up, the man opened fire, critically wounding the firefighter and shooting a neighbor who was standing outside in the arm.
It is unclear which person was shot first.
According to early reports, officers got a call around 11:30 a.m. Monday about a possible suicidal man on Reynolds Avenue near Dolphin Road and Interstate 30.
When officers got to the neighborhood they reportedly spotted a man with a rifle walking down the street.
There were reports that shots were fired.
Officials say the injured firefighter was transported to Baylor Hospital. His condition is not known.
Police are looking for a black male that is bald, wearing dark green shirt and jeans. He may be armed with a rifle.
Latest tweets first:
UPDATE on DFR EMT Paramedic was shot: Our system is getting over loaded, this is the most recent update from the City of Dallas. pic.twitter.com/480Xl2Q6ca
— City of Dallas (@CityOfDallas) May 1, 2017
STATEMENT from Dallas Fire Rescue on its firefighter who was shot. pic.twitter.com/bdm4s7xWaJ
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) May 1, 2017
Media: Please do not livestream the officers' positions beyond the set outer perimeter. This is for their safety!
— City of Dallas (@CityOfDallas) May 1, 2017
Update: @DallasFireRes_q paramedic is in critical condition.
— City of Dallas (@CityOfDallas) May 1, 2017
Please keep the injured EMT and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 1, 2017
@DallasFireRes_q confirming 1 paramedic shot while responding to a call. No detail at this time. Thoughts and prayers are with all impacted.
— DALLAS FIRE-RESCUE (@DallasFireRes_q) May 1, 2017
There are several streets closed in the area of Dolphin and I-30. Please avoid the area as this remains an active scene. pic.twitter.com/L0gsxCgsUU
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 1, 2017
@DebraDPD & @DPDAlmeida are on scene in the 3200 block of Reynolds. Information will be distributed as it becomes available pic.twitter.com/PgI40ziDsH
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 1, 2017
We have PIO headed to the scene, we can confirm one member of Dallas Fire Rescue has been shot and transported to a local hospital.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 1, 2017
Breaking: A Dallas firefighter has been shot & officers Are pinned down by gunfire from an active shooter, DPA says. https://t.co/VVtx72AIdO
— NBC DFW (@NBCDFW) May 1, 2017
There is another active shooter in Dallas. This time a fireman has been shot, and officers are pinned down by gunfire. Please pray!
— Dallas Police Assoc FOP #716 (@DPA_PoliceAssoc) May 1, 2017
