Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban, and the Dallas Sports World Reacts to the Dallas Police Shooting

Here’s how Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban, Emmitt Smith, and the rest of the Dallas sports world has reacted to the Dallas police shooting.

Jul 08, 2016
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The entire country is grieving after the tragedy that took place in Dallas on Thursday night. According to reports, 12 police officers and two civilians were shot during a protest march in the city, and five of those police officers later died. One suspect, identified as Micah Xavier Johnson, also died after a standoff with the Dallas Police Department, and there’s a chance other suspects may have been involved, too. Police are continuing their investigation into the tragic situation on Friday.

As they do that, there are obviously a lot of people reacting to the news about what happened on social media, and that includes many sports teams, athletes, owners, and coaches with ties to the Dallas area. Here is how the Dallas sports world is currently reacting to the #DallasPoliceShooting on Twitter.

Thank you to the members of our community for your show of support during this difficult time. #Dallas pic.twitter.com/9E0PxnwjY2

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 8, 2016

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks:

Dallas,we mourn those who lost their lives protecting us and stand together, united, to cherish those we live and work next to #DallasStrong

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) July 8, 2016

Dirk Nowitzki, forward for the Dallas Mavericks:

Still in shock. Saddened to hear about the tragic events in Dallas. My Thoughts are with everyone, who are affected. #StoptheViolence

— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) July 8, 2016

Dallas Cowboys, NFL team:

Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to all those affected by the tragic events last night in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/JzbFdFZIly

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 8, 2016

Emmitt Smith, former running back for the Dallas Cowboys:

My thoughts & prayers are with the officers, their families and all those impacted #PrayersforDallas #DallasStrong pic.twitter.com/nup5e8Kt9m

— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) July 8, 2016

Jordan Spieth, professional golfer from Dallas:

Sad day for our city.. Prayers for the families and strength to believe this violence will stop on all fronts #DallasStrong

— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) July 8, 2016

Tyler Seguin, center for the Dallas Stars:

Horrible news to wake up to today. Thoughts and prayers to Dallas PD DART PD and my city.

— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) July 8, 2016

Texas Rangers, MLB team:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of downtown Dallas.

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 8, 2016

Deron Williams, guard for the Dallas Mavericks:

#prayfordallas🙏🏽 https://t.co/IcOfIGEXtk

— Deron Williams (@DeronWilliams) July 8, 2016

Yu Darvish, pitcher for the Texas Rangers:

Pray for my hometown. #prayforDallas.

— ダルビッシュ有(Yu Darvish) (@faridyu) July 8, 2016

Dallas Wings, WNBA team:

Our hearts are heavy with sadness and we grieve with our Dallas community over last night's tragic events. #dallasstrong

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) July 8, 2016

Ezekiel Elliott, running back for the Dallas Cowboys:

The violence has gotta stop

— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) July 8, 2016

Deion Sanders, former cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys:

Dallas let's spread the Love all day 2day. When we see each other today let Love suffocate the pain & heartache. We can get thru this. Truth

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) July 8, 2016

Justin Anderson, shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks:

Man what is going on right now. I don't wanna live in fear! I want to be free and walk around my city. Not scared of my every move!

— Justin Anderson (@JusAnderson1) July 8, 2016

FC Dallas, MLS team:

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by last night's events. ❤️

— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) July 8, 2016

Tony Romo, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys:

Our community is stunned this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the fallen police officers and their loved ones.

— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) July 8, 2016

Dak Prescott, backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys:

Pray For Dallas!

— Dak Prescott (@dak) July 8, 2016

Ivan Rodriguez, former catcher for the Texas Rangers:

Thinking and praying for the people in downtown#Dallas Orando por la gente del centro de #Dallas #nonviolence #RespetoPorTodos

— Ivan Pudge Rodriguez (@Pudge_Rodriguez) July 8, 2016

Jack Crawford, defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys:

This week has been tragic nationwide. This is not #Dallas. These are terrorists.

— Jack Crawford (@Sack_Religious) July 8, 2016

Chad Morris, head coach of SMU football:

So tragic - prayers needed for the families involved tonight n for our great city @CityOfDallas #DallasStrong

— Chad Morris (@coachchadmorris) July 8, 2016

Jake Diekman, pitcher for the Texas Rangers:

It's UNITED States of America.. I pray we can get back to that.. Praying for #Dallas tonight🙏

— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) July 8, 2016

Terrell Owens, former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys:

Dallas Stars, NHL team:

Deepest sympathies to all those affected in Dallas tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with DART PD and Dallas PD.

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 8, 2016

Tyrone Crawford, defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys:

Out of town, but can't believe what I'm hearing is going on in Dallas. Too great off a city for this type of hatred! #PrayingForDallas 🙏🏾 😰

— Tyrone Crawford 🇨🇦 (@TCrawford98) July 8, 2016

Elvis Andrus, shortstop for the Texas Rangers:

It's unreal the times we are living in!!! The 2 places I've spent most of my life are cities that represent on both sides what is WRONG!!

— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) July 8, 2016

Marcus Spears, former defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys:

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