AN attempt to issue a warrant at Texas hardware store has gone horribly wrong, with two police and a security officer being shot.

Dallas police say they know the identity of the suspect who pulled a gun at the Home Depot in Northeast Dallas. Both officers - one a female and the other male - are reported to be in a critical condition after being shot in the face.

The condition of the security officer is unknown.

The suspect is described as a Latin male, wearing a white shirt and blue-jean shorts.

Special weapons (SWAT) teams are searching a creek and reserve near the hardware store.

The officers were attemptempting to issue a warrant for shoplifting.