Arlington Mall Shooting, Bump Stocks on Cyber Monday, $1 Million Shark Tank Deal: Your Tuesday Morning Roundup

Good morning. Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day.⛅ Weather: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy, windy, and warm. High: 76 degrees.Do you want to get this roundup via email? Sign up for our newsletters here.Man shot by officer at Arlington mall had called 911 to say he had gun, would shoot, police sayThe man who was shot by an Arlington police officer after he pulled out a replica gun in a crowded shopping center Sunday had called 911 earlier to say he had a gun and would use it, police say.Security personnel and Arlington police were following William Paul Dodd, 21, about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after he stole two pairs of Ray-Bans from the Sunglass Hut in The Parks at Arlington mall, police Lt. Christopher Cook said.As he fled, Dodd pulled out what was later determined to be an imitation firearm and pointed it at an on-duty Arlington officer, who fired multiple times, striking Dodd.Dodd is at Medical City Arlington in critical condition. He is sedated and has not been able to speak to officers, Cook said.And: A man suspected of driving drunk is in custody after a wreck that killed a 14-year-old Euless girl on Thanksgiving.Commentary: A slap on the wrist is a shameful punishment for the Dallas cop who wrongfully shot a mentally ill man.  Continue reading...

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