Jose Santiago Pantoja Morales Accused of Shooting Dallas Police Officer Justin Jones

Jose Santiago Pantoja Morales is accused of stealing Dallas Police Officer Justin Jones’ firearm and shooting the officer in the leg, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Officer Justin Jones Shot With His Own Gun

DHS said Morales took Officer Jones’ service weapon before allegedly using it to shoot him in the leg.

Officer Jones survived the shooting and is recovering from his injuries. Additional information about his condition has not been released.

DHS Says Morales Entered the United States Illegally

Homeland Security described Morales as an undocumented immigrant who entered the United States during the Biden administration.

Officials have not yet publicly disclosed when Morales entered the country or provided details about his immigration history.

ICE Pursues Deportation of Morales

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working with local authorities to ensure Morales remains subject to immigration proceedings and is deported from the United States, DHS said.

Further information about the criminal charges against Morales and the circumstances surrounding the shooting is expected as the investigation continues.