DALLAS – Days after a deadly ambush that killed five Dallas police officers and wounded several others, the heart of one of America's largest cities is still a ghost town outlined in police barriers and crime tape.
FBI and crime scene investigators continued to process multiple scenes in a parking garage and on the streets of downtown Dallas.
A memorial continued to grow outside of the Dallas Police Department minutes away, where strangers and loved ones have been leaving flowers and special tributes.
"We will prevail," said Detective Albert Sanchez, who was back on the street hours after the shooting. "We do not condone and we will not accept any random acts of violence."
The men and women of the Dallas Police Department continued to patrol the streets despite national concern of copy cat shooters.
Officers said they were able to keep working, because it's what their brothers in blue would have wanted. The support from the community has been overwhelming.
"You have officers who are numb, Officers who are in shock," Sanchez said. "They're hurt, angry. You name it we're feeling it."
Officer Laura Browning said what really saddens her is that the officers killed aren't around to see how appreciated they are.
"They risked their lives," she said.
Local churches and community groups have been holding vigils and hosting services.
Landmarks across the state are lit up in blue to honor those officers.
Thursday night a sniper shooter unleashed terror, targeting officers in downtown Dallas during a peaceful protest about police brutality and recent shootings across the country. Police said he was targeting white police officers in response to the two black men who died in Louisiana and Minnesota.
Black Lives Matter organizers acknowledging these officers were protecting their right to protest.
The tragedies continue to spark dialog on race relations and law enforcement training nationwide.
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REPORTING FROM DALLAS
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