DALLAS - The Thursday night sniper attack on Dallas police officers during a protest over police-involved shootings was "well planned," Police Chief David Brown said during a midday citywide prayer service here.

"We won’t rest until we bring everyone involved to justice," he said, to a roar of applause.

UPDATE: Crowds line up to hug police officers in Dallas 

Hundreds of people packed Thanks-Giving Square Park for the service, which included prayers, music, tears and tributes.

Brown spoke only briefly, saying he had to leave promptly to return to the investigation, but began his remarks by saying police work is a job where you seldom hear the words "Thank you."

The crowd responded with a deafening THANK YOU!

About the Author

Keep Reading

This holiday weekend's options include a staging of Disney’s “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” at Marietta Performing Arts Center. (Courtesy of Lolek’s Storytellers Theater Company)

Credit: Courtesy of Lolek’s Storytellers Theater Company

Featured

The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC