Texas day of remembrance would mark Dallas police shooting

The measure would designate July 7 as a day to honor officers in Texas killed in the line of duty

April 26, 2017 10:26 AM

A Dallas Area Rapid Transit police officer receives comfort at the Baylor University Hospital emergency room entrance Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas. Police say one rapid-transit officer has been killed and three injured when gunfire erupted during a protest in downtown Dallas over recent fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The anniversary of five Dallas police officers killed during a downtown shooting would be commemorated as “Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day” under a bill tentatively approved by the House.

The measure approved Tuesday would designate July 7 as a day to honor officers in Texas killed in the line of duty. Law enforcement groups say nearly 1,900 officers in Texas history have died on the job.

An Army veteran opened fire on Dallas police during a protest march last summer. It marked the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In all, 12 officers were shot.

The Senate approved a similar measure in March.