Michael Leslie Krol, a 40-year-old white police officer, was killed on July 7, 2016, in downtown Dallas while providing security at a protest. The protest followed recent police shootings of African American men elsewhere in the country. As officers marched on Main Street between South Lamar Street and South Market Street, a sniper opened fire, killing five officers and wounding seven others.

The shooter was identified as Micah Xavier Johnson, who targeted white police officers and used a rifle to carry out the attack. Johnson was later cornered in a nearby college building, barricaded himself for several hours, and during negotiations said he wanted to kill as many white officers as possible. The standoff ended when the Bomb Squad used an explosive device delivered by robot; Johnson was killed in the blast.

Officer Krol had served nine years with the Dallas Police Department and four years with the Wayne County, Michigan, Sheriff’s Office. He was remembered in memorials and tributes for his dedication and bravery. Does anyone have memories of Officer Krol or information about his service to share?