In the summer of 2016, a gunman killed five police officers during a rally in downtown Dallas, Texas. Following that tragedy and similar attacks across the nation, our investigative team took a closer look at what led up to those crimes, digging heavily into the backgrounds of the killers to discover a recurring trait among many: mental illness.
The resulting Fallen project examines some of the most compelling cases in recent history, a system with lethal shortcomings and the necessary solutions that could prevent future deaths.
Case Files
Topics to Explore
Finding Help
Living with a mental illness can be challenging; but several Texas groups are working to pair people with treatment and to crush the stigma associated with mental illness. National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas provides resources for individuals and families.
In an Emergency
The Department of Health & Human Services mantains a list of emergency resources ranging from crisis hotlines, local crisis centers to specialized resources for veterans.
Contributors
- Josh Hinkle, Executive Producer;
- David Barer, Senior Producer;
- Ben Friberg, Videographer;
- Shannon Wolfson, Producer;
- Rachel Gale, Graphic Artist;
- Calily Bien, Digital Executive Producer;
- Patrick Tolbert, Digital Director;
- Chad Cross, News Director
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