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Loyd Brumfield

Loyd has covered breaking news for The Dallas Morning News since 2017. A native of Southeast Texas, he has been with The Dallas Morning News since 2007 and has worked in multiple roles: communities editor, communities reporter and breaking news producer.

Latest Stories

Vehicle strikes 51-year-old pedestrian in fatal hit-and-run, Dallas police say

The driver of a dark-colored SUV is still at large after the crash in central Oak Cliff.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsMay 5, 2020

Shane Douglas Semsroth sleeps with his infant son Rayder. Semsroth was fatally shot Feb. 2...

Shane Semsroth battled his demons to start a new life before his murder in Dallas

The 49-year-old struggled but loved his family, his wife said.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 28, 2020

Man found fatally shot at Arlington apartment complex, police say

Residents told police they heard an argument and possibly one gunshot.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 28, 2020

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2 suspects in custody after shooting death of man found in vehicle in Mesquite

Bernard Cooper Jr., 21, and Jalynn Turner, 20, are in custody in connection to the slaying of Tyler Anderson.

By Tom Steele and Loyd BrumfieldCrimeApr 27, 2020

This file photo courtesy of the National Institutes of Health shows SARS-CoV-2 also known as...

Dallas County reports 75 coronavirus cases, 4 deaths; Tarrant County reports 130 cases

Dallas County health officials said all four people were hospitalized with the disease.

By Catherine Marfin and Loyd BrumfieldPublic HealthApr 25, 2020

Law enforcement agencies gather outside Buc-ee's in Denton after an officer-involved...

Denton County deputies kill armed family-violence suspect in confrontation outside Buc-ee’s

Marlon Aaron Bonds, 53, was accused of shooting his girlfriend.

By Loyd Brumfield and Tom SteeleNewsApr 24, 2020

North Richland Hills police and units from Haltom City and Richland Hills helped investigate...

Woman dead, another injured in North Richland Hills shooting, police say

Two children were not hurt and the suspects are still at large after a burglary at an apartment complex.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 24, 2020

Shots fired as officers chase suspects in home invasion, Dallas police say

No officers were hurt, but the suspects escaped into a Pleasant Grove-area apartment complex and remain at large.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 24, 2020

Dallas County announces 80 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths; Tarrant County reports 129 cases, its most in a day

Nearly a third of the deaths reported in Dallas County were linked to long-term care facilities, health officials said.

By Charles Scudder and Loyd BrumfieldPublic HealthApr 24, 2020

An $1.7 billion TxDOT construction project is outlined from just east of U.S. Highway 75 in...

HOV lanes to shut down for at least four years for I-635 East project

Once the $1.7 billion, 11-mile undertaking between Dallas and Mesquite is complete, HOV paths will reopen as managed toll lanes.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 23, 2020

13th Dallas police officer who tested positive for coronavirus will donate plasma to help others

The senior corporal’s test results were lost, but a blood test eventually revealed the presence of antibodies.

By Loyd BrumfieldPublic HealthApr 23, 2020

Dallas police looking for a 23-year-old man who may be a danger to himself

Diego Espinoza has been missing since Thursday morning and was last seen in a black Pontiac GTO in Far East Dallas.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 23, 2020

Lake Highlands apartment fire leaves residents displaced

An unattended stove led to significant damage to 24 units, fire officials said.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 23, 2020

Dallas County reports 1 death, 81 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 2 deaths

A Grand Prairie man in his 60s was the 65th person to die from COVID-19 in Dallas County.

By Loyd Brumfield, LaVendrick Smith and Tom SteelePublic HealthApr 23, 2020

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15-year-old found fatally shot in Terrell back yard

Police have not released the boy’s name or details about what led to his death.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 22, 2020

4 more COVID-19 deaths recorded in Dallas County; Tarrant County reports 3 additional deaths

At least one-third of Dallas County’s deaths have been associated with long-term care facilities, officials said.

By Loyd Brumfield and Tom SteelePublic HealthApr 22, 2020

67-year-old man missing since Monday has been found, Lake Worth police say

Darrell Rumbaugh was last seen around 12:45 a.m. and was found Tuesday morning.

By Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 21, 2020

This image provided by the U.S. Food and Drug istration shows the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Dallas County reports 134 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths; Tarrant reports 54 new cases, 3 deaths

For the two counties, the death toll from the disease stands at 98. Collin, Denton counties each report a new death, as well.

By Catherine Marfin and Loyd BrumfieldPublic HealthApr 19, 2020

A crewman (right) works to shut off a line after a high-pressure natural gas leak erupted...

Evacuations ordered in Grand Prairie due to large natural gas fire near State Highway 360

The National Weather Service sent out an alert about the fire just after noon on Saturday.

By Catherine Marfin and Loyd BrumfieldNewsApr 18, 2020

Dallas County reports 124 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 more deaths

All of the victims were in their 60s or older and had been at area hospitals.

By Loyd Brumfield and Tom SteelePublic HealthApr 18, 2020

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