Hours before two snipers opened fire on members of the Dallas Police Department, the official Twitter feed for the DPD was keeping locals updated on the peaceful protest, and even tweeted out some messages that seemed to be in solidarity with protesters.
One image shows two Dallas cops smiling next to a man with a sign that reads “no justice no peace,” next to a sun-kissed photo of protesters at Belo Garden Park.
Demonstration in #Dallas @ Belo Garden Park pic.twitter.com/IUx5IaERSB
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
The demonstrators have stopped on the steps of the Old Red Museum for more speaking. pic.twitter.com/jKLTdDduvy
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016
Tweets also included an image of an officer shaking hand with State Senator Royce West.
.@DPDAnderson with Senator Royce West @ demonstration @ Belo Garden Park pic.twitter.com/9wzMAxfsiM
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016