Update: Further investigation identified the second suspect as 33-year-old Horice Williams. On February 14, 2024, Dallas Police arrested Williams for Unlawful Restraint and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

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Update: On February 11, 2024, at 12:37am, Dallas Police responded to a 911 call for robbery in progress at an illegal game room at 2984 W. Wheatland Road.

When officers arrived, officers approached the back of the shopping center and saw an open back door, then a man exiting, who said they were being robbed.

An officer entered through the back door and found patrons inside the illegal business.

The suspects ran from the front door, where they encountered other responding officers.

The investigation determined one suspect, later identified as 23-year old Reginald Curry, was running from officers when he turned, pointed a weapon, and fired a shot across his shoulder at the officers.

A second suspect exited the building behind Curry, but ran from the scene.

Curry continued to run eastbound through the parking lot while continuing to shoot at officers. The officers took cover and returned fire at the suspect.

Officers saw the suspect then run behind a business in the 2800 block of West Wheatland and approached in their patrol vehicles.

Officers gave loud commands for Curry to drop his weapon, Curry refused and continued to fire at officers.

All officers returned fire, hitting the suspect in the leg and chest area.

Curry was taken into custody and officers administered first aid at the scene.

Dallas Fire and Rescue was notified at 12:55am and arrived at 1:06am.

Curry was taken to a local hospital where he was last listed in critical, but stable condition.

No officers were injured.

One of the suspect’s weapons was found in a business parking lot, in the direct path where the suspect was running and shooting at officers. A second suspect firearm was found at the original robbery scene.  A third weapon was found on his person when officers took him into custody.

Curry will be charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant.

The investigation is ongoing and is being investigated by the Dallas Police Special Investigations Unit. Additional charges and arrests are possible.

The Dallas County District Attorney’s office were notified and responded to the scene and will conduct their own investigation.

The Office of Community Police Oversight was notified.

In an effort to be transparent, the body worn camera video of the incident is being released to the public. The video can be viewed here:  https://youtu.be/bgYpZoxGVHQ

Original Post: On February 11, 2024, at about 12:45 am, Dallas Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress in the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road.

The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found multiple suspects robbing a business.

When officers approached, the suspects pulled out a handgun and fired at officers. Officers returned fire. The suspects ran from the scene.

Officers ran after the suspects and there was a second exchange of gunfire.

One of the suspects was hit during one of the exchanges and first aid was given at the scene. The suspect was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

No officers were injured.

This remains an ongoing investigation that will be documented under case number 023295-2024.