Local media has confirmed that a gay police officer was among those shot and wounded Thursday night when a sniper opened fire during a protest in Dallas.

Jesus Retana, a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) officer for the past 10 years, is recovering at home with his husband, Andrew Moss, a former DART officer who was instrumental in instituting same-sex partner benefits in the department.

The couple has stated they prefer not to do interviews out of fear for their safety.

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Tragically five officers were killed in the attack by Micah Xavier Johnson, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran who said he was angry over police violence against minorities.

The officers have been identified as Brent Thompson, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael Kroll, Michael Smith and Lorne Ahrens.

h/t: The New Civil Rights Movement