Dallas police officer shot dead, 2 officers injured in Oak Cliff: Police

The identities of the suspects and officers have not yet been released. USA TODAY has reached out to Dallas PD for more information.

The suspect fled the area, prompting a high-speed chase

Police chased the suspect until he reached Lewisville, a town about 30 miles outside of Dallas, Dallas police communications director Kristin Lowman said at a news conference Friday morning captured by CBS News.

“The preliminary investigation shows that when the suspect exited that vehicle, he had a long gun,” Lowman said. “Dallas police officers then shot the suspect, shot the suspect, and he died at the scene.”

An investigation is ongoing in both Dallas and Lewisville.

“Our department is hurting. We have officers that are injured, that are in the hospital, and we lost one of our own,” Lowman said. “We ask tonight … for the thoughts and prayers of our city. Not only for those recovering in the hospital, but also for the fallen, for their families and loved ones.”