DALLAS -- Dallas Police Headquarters went under a lockdown Saturday afternoon due to a threat that police are "taking seriously," according to ABC affiliate WFAA - News 8 in Dallas.
News 8 reported that a SWAT team was deployed to the department headquarters at around 4:15 p.m. local (central) time.
Sources: Dallas PD headquarters on lockdown, SWAT deployed for "serious threat" https://t.co/9eKmbhbjbx pic.twitter.com/s8Q2jOSaQZ
— WFAA-TV (@wfaachannel8) July 9, 2016
Police reporter Rebecca Lopez tweeted that a group from Houston threatened Dallas police, claiming to be armed.
Multiple sources say Dallas SWAT deployed after a threat was made by a group from Houston that claims they are armed pic.twitter.com/W1J9j5cQco
— Rebecca Lopez (@rlopezwfaa) July 9, 2016
SWAT geared up. pic.twitter.com/P5FJNvFVpA
— Rebecca Lopez (@rlopezwfaa) July 9, 2016
The Dallas Police Department has thanked the community for their outpouring of support in the days following the deadly ambush sniper attack that killed five officers Thursday night.
Thank you to the members of our community for your show of support during this difficult time. #Dallas pic.twitter.com/9E0PxnwjY2
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Incredible turnout came in support of our officers. pic.twitter.com/ofEy7QX5k5
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
#PrayForDallas Thank you for the overwhelming support from local business, citizens, & law enforcement. https://t.co/T8OXLpnbHS
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
