Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A raging six alarm fire destroyed several businesses in south Dallas Saturday, sending columns of thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the sky. The blaze started in a vacant Washateria on Lancaster Road a little south of Illinois Avenue. Before it was finished it had also gutted an adjacent clothing store,…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Two arrested for post-fireworks show murder
Dallas (WBAP.KLIF) – Dallas Police have arrested two more suspects as they continue to investigate the killing of 18 year old Oziel Garcia who was shot to death Tuesday night as he returned home from the Kaboom Town fireworks show in Addison. His pickup truck and credit cards were stolen by his killers. Kristi Starrett…… MORE
Dallas Police release video of homicide
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police have released surveillance video of an attempted carjacking and robbery that resulted in the deaths of a homeowner, and one of his assailants. On July 8, 2017, at approximately 12:18 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at 4800 Simpson Stuart Road. A homeowner was arriving home and parking…… MORE
Dallas Police ambush investigation is almost finished
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas Police officials say a year-long investigation into the July 7, 2016, ambush shooting that killed five Dallas law enforcement officers and injured nine others as well as two civilians will be turned over to the Dallas County District attorney’s office early next week. Police say investigators collected about 200 shell casings…… MORE
Amber Alert issued for three small children missing in Paris, Texas
Paris (WBAP/KLIF) The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three small children apparently kidnapped from their home in Paris, Texas. they’ve issued Amber Alerts for 18 month old Havock Cotton, 3 year old Brealdyn McIntyre-Cotton, and 4 year old Kenzly McIntyre-Cotton. According to the Sheriff they were abducted by 64 year old Darla…… MORE
Shavon Randle: Shot to Death
(WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas County Medical Examiner has determined 13 year old shavon randle was shot to death. The teen was kidnapped from a relative’s home last month and police issued an amber alert. Her body was found inside an Oak Cliff home 5 days later along with a man who had been named a person…… MORE
Dallas Police Hold Panel Discussion a Year After Ambush
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department held a panel discussion at Police Headquarters Friday a year after the Dallas Police ambush. Assistant Chief Randy Blakenbaker said the investigation in last July’s Police shootings is still ongoing, but is wrapping up on their end. “We expect to be able to turn the investigation of to…… MORE
Construction to reduce Highway 183 in Irving
DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF) – Lane and ramp closures may cause delays this weekend in Irving. Construction is set to begin along Highway 183. Westbound 183 from the split to MacArthur will be reduced to one lane.The westbound off-ramp to MacArthur Blvd. will be closed. Message boards are in place to inform drivers of the changes. The 28-mile…… MORE
Paramedic Shot in Dallas Thankful for Community Support
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Paramedic William An was shot while responding to a shooting call in May. He was rescued by Dallas Police and rushed to Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas in a squad car. An received support from across the country in following weeks. Doctors and nurses said it was a miracle that he…… MORE
El Centro Marks Anniversary of Police Attack
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – El Centro marked the anniversary of the attack that left five police officers dead on Friday. The college was evacuated the night of July 7, 2016, and a police robot was used to kill the gunman inside. On Friday, the school hosted a ceremony to honor the officers who were killed…… MORE
