Dallas Police Shoot, Kill Suspect Armed with Knife on Lemmon Avenue

Confrontation marks the third police shooting incident in Dallas in 2026

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Dallas police responded to a report of a suspect threatening others with a knife on Lemmon Avenue. When officers arrived, the suspect allegedly charged at them while reaching for an officer's gun, leading police to open fire and fatally shoot the individual.

Why it matters

Confrontations involving individuals expressing a desire to be shot present uniquely challenging and dangerous situations for law enforcement, requiring split-second decisions with potentially life-altering consequences. This incident marks the third police shooting in Dallas in 2026, raising ongoing questions about use of force policies and de-escalation tactics.

The details

Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of Lemmon Avenue after receiving a report of a suspect armed with a knife. When officers knocked on the suspect's apartment door, the suspect answered with a box cutter and slammed the door. The suspect could be heard saying 'Put away the Taser, I don't want to f —— stab myself. I want to get shot,' and yelling at someone inside the apartment, 'What we have is your fault.' The suspect then opened the door and 'aggressively charged at officers while reaching for the officer's gun,' leading the officers to open fire and strike the suspect in the upper torso. The suspect was transported to a hospital where he died.

  • On Sunday night, police responded to the incident on Lemmon Avenue.

The players

Daniel Comeaux

Dallas Police Chief who provided details about the incident.

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What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details may emerge regarding the events leading up to the shooting and the suspect's state of mind.

The takeaway

This confrontation highlights the complex and dangerous situations law enforcement can face when dealing with individuals expressing a desire to be shot, underscoring the need for continued training and evaluation of use of force policies to ensure the safety of both officers and the public.