Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society

Dallas, Texas – The city of Dallas is in mourning over the tragic loss of Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department who was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night.The incident occurred in the Oak Cliff area of the city. According to reports, Officer Burks was sitting in his patrol car, in the process of responding to a call when he was ambushed by a suspect. Additional officers were responding to the initial shooting of Officer Burks when the suspect subsequently produced a long gun, firing at and injuring two more officers. The suspect was ultimately killed by members of law enforcement following a brief pursuit.& Friday morning, the news of the tragic death of Officer Burks spread quickly and sent shockwaves through the city – drawing statements from law enforcement agencies across the metroplex including the Arlington and Burleson police departments and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. City leaders also offered statements of condolences to the families of Officer Burks and those injured. “Dallas has lost a hero,” Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement released Friday morning. “We all grieve with the officer’s family today, and we pray for a full and swift...