Dallas City Council Press Release
For Immediate Release:
March 25, 2019
For More Information Contact:
Chris Soto, Council Liaison
Richard.Soto@dallascityhall.com
Official Statement from the Office of The Mayor Pro Tem Casey Thomas
I was appalled and upset when I saw the video of the brutal attack on a woman by Austin Shuffield, which occurred in Deep Ellum last week. As a man, there is NEVER a justifiable reason to hit a woman. As Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Dallas, this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Since a weapon (in this case a gun) was drawn in a threatening manner, the charges should be increased to a more serious charge. The fact that this male would punch a defenseless woman several times with the intent to injure should be enough to have him re-arrested and charged with a penalty that meets the severity of his actions. I have confidence that Dallas Chief of Police Reneé Hall and District Attorney John Creuzot will charge Mr. Shuffield at a level that fits this criminal behavior. Once again, we will not tolerate these actions in the city of Dallas.
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