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One Dead, Two Arrested in Bounty Hunter Shooting That Cut Power Near Downtown Dallas

Dallas police remain on scene investigating the fatal shooting after a chase caused a transformer collision resulting in widespread outages.

Overview

  • The incident unfolded around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Live Oak and Cantegral streets.
  • Authorities say a bounty hunter’s pursuit escalated into gunfire, leaving a man dead at the scene.
  • Two suspects were taken into custody following the shooting.
  • The chase vehicle struck a transformer and knocked out power for roughly 2,400 Oncor customers, including nearby apartments and a grocery store.
  • Oncor crews have restored electricity to nearly all affected addresses and the Dallas Police Department continues its investigation.