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Dallas Police Increase Security Following Colorado Shooting

In response to the shooting that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, the Dallas Police Department says it has ".. instructed patrol officers to provide extra visibility and to be extra vigilant at public locations where large numbers of people gather, such as movie theaters."  

Following is the remainder of the media statement from the DPD:

"The Dallas Police Department does have plans and procedures in place to quickly and effectively respond to incidents of this nature.  Police officers have been receiving training for several years on how to respond to an incident involving a person who is actively firing a weapon in public buildings.

As always, the Police Department requests the public to immediately call 911 whenever suspicious activity is observed. "

Earlier today, the website for KENS-5 television reported that 24-year old Jessica Ghawi of San Antonio was among the 12 people killed when a former medical student opened fire in a crowded movie theater near Denver last night.

The website kens5.com says Ghawi was attending the premier of the new Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises” with long-time friend Brent Lowak of Bulverde, Texas.

Lowak’s father reportedly told KENS 5 his son underwent surgery after being shot in the left buttocks. He crawled away from the gunfire.

Time Online reports Ghawi was living in Denver where she worked as an intern for sports radio station 104.3 The Fan.

She narrowly escaped another mass shooting in Toronto last month when a gunman killed two and injured six at the Eaton Centre mall.

Former KERA staffer Shelley Kofler was news director, managing editor and senior reporter. She is an award-winning reporter and television producer who previously served as the Austin bureau chief and legislative reporter for North Texas ABC affiliate WFAA-TV.
Justin Martin is KERA’s local host of All Things Considered, anchoring afternoon newscasts for KERA 90.1. Justin grew up in Mannheim, Germany, and avidly listened to the Voice of America and National Public Radio whenever stateside. He graduated from the American Broadcasting School, and further polished his skills with radio veteran Kris Anderson of the Mighty 690 fame, a 50,000 watt border-blaster operating out of Tijuana, Mexico. Justin has worked as holiday anchor for the USA Radio Network, serving the U.S. Armed Forces Network. He’s also hosted, produced, and engineered several shows, including the Southern Gospel Jubilee on 660 KSKY.