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Dallas Police Chief Explains Actions from Monday Night Bridge Protest

Dallas Police Chief Explains Actions from Monday Night Bridge Protest

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall is assuring the public the hundreds of protesters detained Monday night on the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge are being charged with obstructing a roadway. Hall says activists were released over concerns of overcrowding the jail. “They were identified, processed and charges will be filed. There was a…MORE

Police: Body Found In Search For Missing Waco Toddler At Center of Amber Alert

Police: Body Found In Search For Missing Waco Toddler At Center of Amber Alert

WACO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police believe the remains found in a Waco dumpster may belong to the toddler at the center of a recent Amber Alert. Investigators said they believe the body, which investigators found Tuesday morning, belongs to Frankie Gonales but are waiting on an autopsy to confirm. The Waco Police Department, assisting agencies and…MORE

At Least 5 Police Officers Shot Amid George Floyd Protests

At Least 5 Police Officers Shot Amid George Floyd Protests

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

Protesters Demonstrate in Dallas for Fourth Consecutive Night

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