Dallas Police to Provide Update on Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Department to release body camera footage and additional details on the incident that occurred last Friday.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Dallas Police Department will hold a news conference on February 23 to provide more information about a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place on February 19. A police officer shot and killed a man while serving a narcotics warrant after the man opened the front door and pointed a gun directly at the officer's head.

Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and high-profile issue, with concerns over use of force and public trust in law enforcement. The Dallas Police Department's transparency in releasing body camera footage and details about the incident aims to provide clarity and address community concerns.

The details

According to Chief Daniel Comeaux, as SWAT officers approached the house, the man opened the front door and pointed a gun directly at the officer's head, prompting the officer to shoot and kill him. No police officers were injured in the incident. The man's identity has not yet been released.

  • The incident occurred on February 19, 2026.
  • The Dallas Police Department will hold a news conference on February 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Daniel Comeaux

Chief of the Dallas Police Department.

William Griffith

Deputy Chief of the Dallas Police Department, who will provide an update on the investigation.

Samuel Sarmiento

Assistant Chief of the Dallas Police Department, who will deliver remarks in Spanish.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“As SWAT officers approached the house, a man opened the front door and pointed a gun directly at the officer's head. The officer shot the man, who died at the scene.”

— Daniel Comeaux, Chief of the Dallas Police Department (nbcdfw.com)

What’s next

The Dallas Police Department will release body camera footage and additional details about the incident during the news conference on February 23.

The takeaway

This officer-involved shooting highlights the ongoing challenges and tensions around use of force by law enforcement, underscoring the importance of transparency and thorough investigations to maintain public trust.