Update: A new report indicates one of the paramedics has died.
BREAKING: Sources say paramedic has died @KRLD @CBSDFW
— Austin York (@realAustinYork) May 1, 2017
Earlier:
Police are responding to an active shooter in the 3200 block of Reynolds Avenue in East Dallas.
The Dallas Police Association reports a fireman has been shot and police officers are pinned down by gunfire.
There is another active shooter in Dallas. This time a fireman has been shot, and officers are pinned down by gunfire. Please pray!
— Dallas Police Assoc (@DPA_PoliceAssoc) May 1, 2017
A witness reports there were three to four shots after fire and ambulance arrived at the initial scene.
Witnesses say heard about 3 to 4 shots after ambulance and fire got on scene @KRLD @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/oGe2CqRbEK
— Austin York (@realAustinYork) May 1, 2017
CBS DFW reports the injured firefighter has been transported to Baylor Hospital. His condition is unknown at the time.
Dallas Fire Rescue confirms injured firefighter taken to Baylor Medical Center from shooting incident. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/VE41ZMkgq1
— Ken Kalthoff (@KenKalthoffNBC5) May 1, 2017
Police are seeking a black male wearing a dark green shirt and jeans. They note he is bald and may be armed with a rifle. They described him as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 200 pounds. They said he walks with a noticeable limp.
Police have shut down I-30 in both directions and are evacuating nearby residents from their homes as they pursue the suspect.
Every block around Dolphin and I 30 is blocked off @KRLD @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/DUmK1qFTMy
— Austin York (@realAustinYork) May 1, 2017
Watch live stream of the scene near Reynolds Ave. near Dolphin Rd. and I-30 in southeast Dallas.
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Source: Fox 4, CBS DFW, Dallas News
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