police-shooting · Dallas, Texas

What happened after Dallas police exchanged gunfire with an armed teen in a bathroom?

What happened?

After Dallas police exchanged gunfire with 18-year-old Tony Robinson on February 2, 2026, Robinson sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to face charges for aggravated assault of a public servant and potential federal firearm charges. The officer involved was saved by his ballistic vest, and Robinson's grandmother, also injured, was treated and released.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 25, 2026
Sources: NBC 5 DFW

Timeline

  1. The Dallas Police Department responds to a 911 call reporting a disturbance, leading to an exchange of gunfire with Tony Robinson [3, 4].

  2. The Dallas Police Department releases body-worn camera footage of the incident [4, 5, 6].

  3. Tony Robinson is expected to be booked and charged with aggravated assault of a public servant once released from the hospital [5].

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