First DART officer killed in the line of duty Thursday during Dallas shooting

One of the five officers killed Thursday night during the shooting in downtown Dallas was Brent Thompson, 43. He is the first Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer killed in the line of duty since DART formed a police department in 1989.

Johnson joined the force in 2009. "Our hearts are broken," DART said in a statement. "This is something that touches every part of our organization. We have received countless expressions of support and sympathy from around the world through the evening. We are grateful for every message. Thank you." Three other DART officers were injured during the shooting, and are expected to recover.

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