Announcer were in the community, hearing from all sides on how to unite the nation. From abc news, its this week reporting now from dallas, coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning from dallas, a city on edge. Were downtown at the memorial outside Police Headquarters where just yesterday Police Snipers took to the roof, officers ready with their guns after receiving an anonymous threat to Law Enforcement. Police and the city itself on high alert after 12 officers were shot, 5 of them killed thursday night. Were here on the ground trying to understand the pain, the grief and what comes next. Speaking with africanamerican teens worried about their future and current and former Police Officers who describe the challenges they face. Well also tackle the political divide in a polarized america with representatives of both president ial candidates along with our panel and speak with influential pastor t. D. Jakes about how we begin to heal the wounds of a nation in mourning. But first, lets beg
From all sides in the community on how to unite the nation. From abc news, its this week reporting now from dallas, coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning from dallas, a city on edge. Were downtown at the memorial outside Police Headquarters where just yesterday Police Snipers took to the roof, officers ready with their guns after receiving an anonymous threat to Law Enforcement. Police and the city itself on high alert after 12 officers were shot, 5 of them killed thursday night. Were here on the ground trying to understand the pain, the grief and what comes next speaking with africanamerican teens worried about their future and current and former Police Officers who describe the challenges they face. Well also tackle the political divide in a polarized america with representatives of both president ial candidates along with our panel and speak with influential pastor t. D. Jakes about how we begin to heal the wounds of a nation in mourning. But first lets begin with matt gutman bringi
Bottom of the hour now, top of the news from dallas. Were learning more about the victims of the deadly ambush that happened here. Five officers, of course, died in the attack. They ranged in age from 32 to 55. Among them, an iraq war veteran, a former army ranger and a former semi pro football player. Seven other officers and two civilians also hurt in the shootings. William has the details for us. William, dallas has really rallied around the families of these officers, i understand. You know, everyone gets knocked down, shepard. Its how you get up. The mayor and the governor are urging dallas to come together. They dont want to be judged by this one incident which is why yesterday we saw this prayer vigil, rabbis, priests and pastors, hundreds joining hands recognizing the risks officers face every day and honoring the sacrifice of those who gave their life to protect the city. Flowers, teddy bears, candles piling up at the Police Department where flags are at half staff here and in