Dallas police were searching for a gunman after a paramedic and a civilian were shot Monday, as officials urged people east of downtown to be alert during the "active shooter" scenario. ONE KILLED IN STABBING ON CAMPUS OF UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINExpand / Contract First responders hugging near the shooting scene. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 1, 2017The paramedic, described as a firefighter in initial reports, was in critical but stable condition at Baylor University Medical Center, city officials said. UPDATE on DFR EMT Paramedic was shot: Our system is getting over loaded, this is the most recent update from the City of Dallas. One confirmed is paramedic/firefighter — Jason Wheeler (@jasonwheelertv) May 1, 2017@DallasFireRes_q confirming 1 paramedic shot while responding to a call.

Source: Fox News May 01, 2017 17:32 UTC