Overview
- A DART police officer was hit in the leg by a stray bullet during a shooting near Fair Park and was hospitalized in stable condition after being transported by Dallas Fire‑Rescue on Thursday night.
- Officers had responded to an officer‑assist call in the 1400 block of South Trunk Avenue near DART’s MLK Jr. Station when a preliminary probe found multiple suspects firing at the scene.
- Dallas police say the case remains active, they have released few details about suspects or motive, and no arrests have been announced so far.
- DART officials stated the shooting occurred off agency property, no passengers or other employees were hurt, and investigators are asking the public to share any information with Dallas police.
- The incident highlights public‑safety concerns around transit hubs and puts focus on how transit police and city investigators coordinate responses and share updates as the probe continues.