Undated/AP (WBAP/KLIF) – At least five police officers have been shot amid George Floyd protests that have raged across the country. In four police officers were wounded in Saint Louis County, Missouri after violent protesters disrupted a peaceful gathering. None of the injuries are said to be life-threatening, according to the Saint Louis County Sheriff’s…… MORE
DC Bishop ‘Outraged’ by Trump’s Church Visit; Las Vegas Police Officer Shot Amid Floyd Protests
Washington AP (WBAP/KLIF) – The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington is sharply criticizing President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St. John’s Church across from the White House. During Trump’s visit Monday night, he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared out peaceful protesters. The diocese of the Rev. Mariann…… MORE
Protesters Demonstrate in Dallas for Fourth Consecutive Night
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters in Dallas demonstrated for the fourth consecutive night on Monday over the death of George Floyd. Video shows Floyd die after a Minneapolis Police Officer planted his knee in Floyd’s neck while Floyd pleaded for help. Protesters marched from Dallas Police Headquarters to the Frank Crowley Courthouse despite warnings from Police.…… MORE
Trump Threatens Use of Military to Stop Rioting and Destruction
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump threatened to mobilize the United States military to end rioting and destruction involved in protests across the country. The president said he encouraged all of the nation’s governors to overwhelm the streets with the National Guard and law enforcement. He also said those who continue the the rioting, looting…… MORE
Governor Abbott, U.S. Attorneys Announce Federal Prosecution for Protest Agitators
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott, along with all four United States Attorneys in Texas, announced on Monday that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution. According to Governor Abbott, anyone who is…… MORE
Local Businesses Impacted by Looting, Violence in Protests
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Many Downtown and Uptown Dallas business owners are taking precautions ahead of more potential protests over the death of a black man while in Minneapolis Police custody. Demonstrations called for justice in the death of George Floyd which led to violence and destruction in Dallas over the weekend. Many store front windows were…… MORE
Fort Worth Implements Curfew
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Fort Worth is getting ready for another night of possible unrest. A city will implement an 8 p.m. curfew following Sunday nights civil unrest which led to police using tear gas, smoke screens and flash-bang grenades to disperse a crow near the West 7th Street Bridge. Fort Worth Mayor…… MORE
Arlington Police Department Interim Chief Among Major Cities Chiefs Association Members Who Signed Open Letter Regarding George Floyd’s Death, Policing Issues
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Major Cities Chiefs Association penned an open letter in the wake of the death of George Floyd, the African American man whose death while in Minneapolis Police custody sparked nationwide outrage. Video shows an officer pinning Floyd’s neck to the ground with his knee as Floyd pleaded, “I can’t breathe.”…… MORE
Amy takes a look at weekend troubles in Dallas and Washington, DC
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Curfew Quells Angry Protests in Dallas; Bystander Hit With Police Pellet; TX National Guard Deployed
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas police made dozens of arrests in downtown Sunday night to enforce a nighttime curfew that was expected to be in place for several days. The curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Squad cars and police on foot quickly moved in to pick up anyone still on the…… MORE
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