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[Digital-Hero]

I wonder if the shooters have a military background. Not everyone is a sniper.

edit: obviously a military background after watching that video holy shit. This guy isn't fucking around.

Dude moved like some video game combat A.I. On the offensive, quick and efficient. Trained killer.

 

[Spoiled Milk]

How did they know exactly where to post up.

This is so odd.

The protest location is planned in advance. I'm sure the route would have been known far before the time of the event.

 

[Measley]

I'd say that interrogation was just the ramblings of a crazy person if that video didn't show us what looked like a trained and prepared killer.

And with that, I'm terrified for the future. This is the exact kind of thing race war nuts have been trying to pin on black movements for decades. Right down to "The end is coming."

If you notice, the right-wing media tonight has continued to stoke that fire regardless of evidence,

And yeah, the kid who shot up the black church was trying to start a race war.

 

[LiK]

if you live in or near Dallas, this is the city's website for updates about the situation. (currently down from traffic)

http://www.dallascitynews.net/

 

[Gnome Scat]

This could shake the general election.

Depending on who they are, Xenophobia could erupt.

It'll just already add to the heavy xenophobia that's generating support for Trump.

 

[therealist]

ISIS terrorists normally do not allow themselves to be captured, they kill themselves.

 

[sphagnum]

This isn't ISIS, I highly doubt they would have gone after police. They far and away prefer soft targets and everyday people.

I know, I just meant that people are going to flip their lids and start screaming about how "it must be ISIS!" Sorry if I worded that badly.

 

[VeryGooster]

One step at a time. I can't even go to sleep right now due to a sinking feeling something else will happen before I wake.

And that something will be #Thoughts and #Prayers

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Well I am happy I work from home. Won't be going out in Dallas anytime soon.

 

[SchrodingerC]

I hope they capture the crazy garage guy alive. He's not taking the easy way out without giving us answers.

 

[Chiggs]

This could shake the general election.

Depending on who they are, Xenophobia could erupt.

https://mobile.twitter.com/DallasPD/status/751262719584575488

 

[The Beard]

How did they know exactly where to post up.

This is so odd.

Social media. "There's going to be a peaceful protest tomorrow at X and Y street."

 

[ironcreed]

ISIS terrorists normally do not allow themselves to be captured, they kill themselves.

Very true.

 

[thenight11]

FOX 4 NEWS Retweeted
Steve Eagar ‏@steveeagar 35s36 seconds ago Dallas, TX
Dallas Chief David Brown: Believes 4 suspects all connected. Woman, two people pulled over on I-35, and man in armed standoff.

 

[UnforgivenTwin]

In regards to my own thoughts about the suspects. The sad fact is that if they're not white, the fallout from all this is going to be massive and likely dangerous.

I understand,but I really don't think comments like that really help anything.

 

[Gnome Scat]

ISIS terrorists normally do not allow themselves to be captured, they kill themselves.

No way they're ISIS. They would have targeted the crowd, not the cops.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Please be bullshitting about the bombs, I can't take this.

 

[Ovid]

How did they know exactly where to post up.

This is so odd.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

What if the protesters turned on a different street? How would they know to triangulate their positions so accurately?

 

[echoshifting]

https://mobile.twitter.com/DallasPD/status/751262719584575488

smfh I can't believe they haven't taken that down yet.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

https://mobile.twitter.com/DallasPD/status/751262719584575488

This guy is not the suspect. They need to take it down ASAP. Good thing he has reported himself to the police.

 

[GeorgioCostanzaX]

I know, I just meant that people are going to flip their lids and start screaming about how "it must be ISIS!" Sorry if I worded that badly.

I actually hope it is ISIS for the simple reason that if it's just ordinary citizens of color things will get real ugly real fast.

 

[Dr.Acula]

Do we know the suspects? Were they black, white, arab, chinese, indian?

I want to know their motivation.

I don't want to jump on you, but the conflation of race and agenda is a source of tension I see more prominently nowadays.

 

[pigeon]

I feel this Twitter thread should be posted on GAF and share what Dallas PD has been doing. They talk about how much excessive force from officers has dropped and in turn reduced tension and lowered crime and murder rates. Better community policing and proper training has reduced so many bad things.

https://twitter.com/AlbertSamaha/status/751271814853070850

It's definitely worth remembering that these police were here supporting the protest against police violence.

They weren't in conflict with the protesters. They were on the same side, opposing murder and racism.

 

[Suikoguy]

Please be bullshitting about the bombs, I can't take this.

I think it's bluffing. I would not worry too much.

 

[mreddie]

This could shake the general election.

Depending on who they are, Xenophobia could erupt.

Dammit...don't remind me this is an election year.

 

[depths20XX]

Everything about this is so confusing right now. Targeting of police specifically doesn't point to terrorism which usually gives no fucks about who is killed. Then they bring up bombs but that could just be bullshit. It also seemed so planned.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

No way they're ISIS. They would have targeted the crowd, not the cops.

As mentioned they'd also not allow themselves to be taken alive. they'd have had suicide vests on. This without a doubt isn't ISIS.

 

[MThanded]

Social media. "There's going to be a peaceful protest tomorrow at X and Y street."

You would need to be very familiar with the downtown area and whre the police would be posted up not just the location of the protest.

 

[User1608]

This feels so scary and surreal.

 

[GhostBed]

This absolutely feels like terrorism. I just hope the garage suspect is just bluffing about the bombs.

I mean, what else could you possibly call this? Fucking horrifying shit that's clearly meant to stir law enforcement and civilians up.

 

[Cromwell]

This could shake the general election.

Depending on who they are, Xenophobia could erupt.

There is absolutely no reality in which this helps Trump. None. If that's what you're implying. This isn't ISIS.

 

[Nanashrew]

It's definitely worth remembering that these police were here supporting the protest against police violence.

They weren't in conflict with the protesters. They were on the same side, opposing murder and racism.

Yeah. They even have pictures on their Twitter page shaking their hands and stuff.

 

[Chiggs]

smfh I can't believe they haven't taken that down yet.

So it is bullshit then? Interesting.....

Here's another...

https://mobile.twitter.com/DallasPD/status/751262719584575488

This guy is not the suspect. They need to take it down ASAP. Good thing he has reported himself to the police.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[studyguy]

Christ so that dude is still holed up in the garage and shooting? Wild.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Per police chief

Suspect: "The end is coming. Will hurt and kill more officers. Bombs all over the place."

I really hope this person is just bluffing.

 

[Gattsu25]

I think it's bluffing. I would not worry too much.

Normally, I would agree...but after watching the video of the shooter ambushing that cop with military precision...I'm not so sure anymore.

 

[Spoiled Milk]

Sounds like we'll get a lot of information soon. I don't know if the hostage crisis will be resolved, though.

 

[weekev]

Man this is sad and terrifying at the same time. Can someone please start an "All lives matter" movement and stop all this bullshit. Politicians are worried about ISIS but there is more terrorism in your backyard than there is anywhere else.

 

[SaviourMK2]

I hope, hope hope hope hope the criminals are unhinged white people.

I don't want to see anymore minority demonizing

 

[Gnome Scat]

As mentioned they'd also not allow themselves to be taken alive. they'd have had suicide vests on. This without a doubt isn't ISIS.

Definitely, I was only adding to his point.

 

[Already Torn]

Normally, I would agree...but after watching the video of the shooter ambushing that cop with military precision...I'm not so sure anymore.

I wouldn't worry dude.

 

[RoKKeR]

What the fuck at these new threats. Please be bullshit.

 

[Link]

ISIS terrorists normally do not allow themselves to be captured, they kill themselves.

No way they're ISIS. They would have targeted the crowd, not the cops.

These are good points.

I understand,but I really don't think comments like that really help anything.

Lots of comments in this thread don't help anything. We're all just sharing thoughts. I apologize if I've offended you or others. Just concerned about repercussions.

 

[Zoe]

A perimeter was set-up around that 7-11 because of looting according to ABC 8.

 

[Suikoguy]

Normally, I would agree...but after watching the video of the shooter ambushing that cop with military precision...I'm not so sure anymore.

Yeah, I see your point. What worries me is there are apparently at least 4 people involved (via the press conference that just ended).

 

[Palette Swap]

Ugh, this is crazy. What the fuck.

 

[VanWinkle]

I think it's bluffing. I would not worry too much.

Normally it would be easier to not worry except for the shooter having what appears to be military training. It feels like they're not just inexperienced people. That's scary. I PRAY that it's a bluff, though.

 

[Digital-Hero]

This could shake the general election.

Depending on who they are, Xenophobia could erupt.

Extreme.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Literally watching and reading under a blanket in bed. I can't sleep.

 

[SaviourMK2]

There is absolutely no reality in which this helps Trump. None. If that's what you're implying. This isn't ISIS.

They don't need to be ISIS.
They need to be muslim, look muslim, mexican, black for this to spin out of control.

It's easy to convince stupid people carrots are bad for you as long as you show them a story about someone choking on it.