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Dallas Police Department’s response to calls is slower with a force much smaller than it once was, but the city still saw a reduction of violent crime in 2022. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff talks to Chief Eddie Garcia about how he plans to keep the success going.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Friday praised officers, the community and city leaders for their support in reducing violent crime in 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 and beyond.

A man accused of killing a Dallas woman after she beat him in a basketball game has been arrested Thursday, police and family members say.

An 8-year-old boy died Monday night after he was struck by a drunken driver as he rode his scooter inside the parking lot of a Far East Dallas apartment complex, police say.

An 8-year-old boy died after being struck by a pickup truck as he rode his scooter near his home in Far East Dallas. Police say the driver was intoxicated at the time and now faces a murder charge.

A Dallas ISD high school was placed on lockdown Wednesday as police investigated a shooting nearby, authorities say.

A 14-year-old boy is recovering after being shot near South Oak Cliff High School Wednesday morning. The shooting triggered a lockdown at the school and now there’s an urgent search for the shooter. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.

Dallas police are asking for information into the shooting death of 21-year-old Asia Womack.

Dallas police are asking for information into the shooting death of 21-year-old Asia Womack.

An East Dallas family is shaken after their home of over 40 years experienced a drive-by shooting over the weekend.

A 5-year-old child is in the hospital after being shot during an exchange of gunfire between vehicles Sunday night. Police are still looking for the gunman and investigating if road rage led to the confrontation.

In June, Dallas City Mayor Eric Johnson launched an initiative to reduce violent crime while children were on summer break

The City of Dallas’ Summer of Safety program looked to focus on the reducing crime rate across the city.

The City of Dallas’ Summer of Safety program looked to focus on the reducing crime rate across the city.

Two men are in custody, accused of shooting a Dallas artist as he jogged on the Sante Fe Trail in Old East Dallas last month, police say.

One person is dead and one is injured after a shooting in Dallas, Texas district Deep Ellum.

Overall violent crime in Dallas is down compared to last year, but apartments are still an area of concern for violent crime and code compliance violations.

For the first time since his brush with death, the Dallas artist who was shot while jogging is recounting the experience and speaking of the support he’s received from the community.

A Dallas artist shot while jogging is sharing his experience publicly for the first time.

City leaders and law enforcement came together Wednesday night to hear residents’ concerns and come up with viable solutions.