DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas City Council gave the green light on Wednesday to place a permanent police memorial in front of the Dallas Police Headquarters.
The sculpture will honor the four Dallas Police officers and the DART Police officer who were killed by a sniper in downtown Dallas on July 7, 2016.
Well-known Dallas artist Barvo Walker was asked to construct the monument, which is set to be installed in front of the Jack Evans Police Headquarters next year.
It will be made from limestone slab and bronze and will stand about 10-12 feet high with a base that is 6 feet by 8 feet.
The $400,000 memorial will be paid for by donations from private citizens.
The Dallas Police Department is planning a dedication ceremony for the memorial in July of 2018.