Mother Jones
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The shooting attack that killed five police officers and injured seven others in Dallas after a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest Thursday night sparked a torrent of angry recriminations from politicians and pundits on television and social media. But the tragedy also led to an outpouring of support for the Dallas Police Department, the officers who were killed, and their families.
Many protesters were quick to remind the public that the demonstration had been peaceful leading up to the attack, and that police officers and bystanders rushed to protect people throughout the chaos. People began bringing flowers to the Dallas police department the same night of the attack, and on Friday came out in support for the slain officers, placing bouquets on top of two squad cars that had been set up as a memorial.
Here is a snapshot of how people responded to last night’s shooting:
Photo of the day: People-white and black-getting a baby stroller to safety when shooting broke out in Dallas pic.twitter.com/F5yuMRiVuZ
— Adam Khan (@Khanoisseur)
Lynn Mays was at the scene when the shooting started. He said an officer saved his life. pic.twitter.com/Kc4aXlg9GT
— Caleb Downs (@Calebjdowns)
This is what is being terrorized tonight. This is what we have to preserve and continue. Not the fear. NOT the fear. pic.twitter.com/QVWyv0zjzV
— bryanedwardhill (@bryanedwardhill)
Something people should understand nationally — BLM & Dallas PD have respect for each other. DPD was protecting marchers. Snipers did this.
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA)
A DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) police officer is comforted near an emergency room. pic.twitter.com/bfbTJgFuS3
— Andrew Katz (@katz)
People starting to bring flowers, candles to @DallasPD headquarters pic.twitter.com/LOXpUocY4e
— Jason Allen (@CBS11JasonAllen)
Everyone is bearing the weight of last night’s traumatic attack. You can see it on their faces #DallasPoliceShooting pic.twitter.com/eRRLYQBl4p
— Marcus Yam (@yamphoto)
A Muslim woman holds American flag as shade over man at prayer rally #DallasPd #Dallasismyhometown #dallasstrong pic.twitter.com/kepPAnkZ1U
— Naomi Martin (@NaomiMartin)
Incredible turnout came in support of our officers. pic.twitter.com/ofEy7QX5k5
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD)
Powerful statement from @tingshenphoto on the striking photo he took in #Dallas pic.twitter.com/Npe6wg55kV
— Chris Megerian (@ChrisMegerian)
Thank you to the members of our community for your show of support during this difficult time. #Dallas pic.twitter.com/9E0PxnwjY2
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD)
On Friday morning, President Obama condemned the attack as a “vicious, calculated, and despicable attack on law enforcement.”
“We are horrified over these events, and we stand united with the people and police department in Dallas,” he said.
Read the article:
The City Of Dallas Is Coming Together To Mourn Last Night’s Tragedy
