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Dallas police step up Fourth of July public safety with bridge, freeway closures
By Shannon Miller and Dominga Gutierrez at NBC DFW
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year's Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year's Fourth of July holiday. The Dallas Police Department announced it will implement first-
Key takeaway The Dallas Police Department announced it will implement first-of-its-kind road closures Saturday from 9 p.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year's Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year's Fourth of July holiday. The Dallas Police Department announced it will implement first-
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