Family of Man Shot by Dallas Police Officer Demands Change

Family says victim was chasing suspected robbers

The mother of the man shot and killed by an off-duty Dallas police officer is speaking out, saying she wants change.

Police said Desmond Luster, 45, drove his pickup truck toward the uniformed officer at a high rate of speed, leading the officer to shoot him.

Lusterโ€™s family said he was actually chasing three men who were seen running out of his home with bags.

"He was a great husband, he was an excellent son, and a dynamic father to his children," the Rev. Donald Parrish said of Luster.

Dallas police have not commented on the incident near the Flying J truck stop along the 7400 block of Bonnie View Road since it occurred on Monday, Feb. 9.

Lusterโ€™s family is represented by former Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins, but have not yet filed a lawsuit.

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