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2 snipers shoot 11 officers, killing 4, during demonstrations in Dallas Snipers shoot 11 officers, killing 4, during demonstrations in Dallas
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Eleven officers have been shot by two snipers, leaving four officers dead and two in surgery, according to the Dallas police chief, KDFW reported. A civilian was also wounded in the shooting that broke out during peaceful protests in downtown Dallas.Eleven officers have been shot by two snipers, leaving four officers dead and two in surgery, according to the Dallas police chief, KDFW reported. A civilian was also wounded in the shooting that broke out during peaceful protests in downtown Dallas.
UPDATE: Both snipers are now in custody, following a police chase down eastbound Interstate-35. This after a DPD officer saw one of the two throw a camouflaged bag into the back of a black Mercedes, before the vehicle sped off.
In a press conference earlier in the evening, Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown added that three of the officers are reported to be in critical condition. Chief Brown also said that the suspects threatened to plant bombs in the downtown Dallas area. He added that one suspect had been cornered, as the ATF and FBI searched for explosives.In a press conference earlier in the evening, Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown added that three of the officers are reported to be in critical condition. Chief Brown also said that the suspects threatened to plant bombs in the downtown Dallas area. He added that one suspect had been cornered, as the ATF and FBI searched for explosives.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted out a photo of a man initially called a suspect, but now a person of interest. The police department has reported that he has now turned himself in, and a separate suspect is in custody. There was also a suspicious device near where the suspect was taken into custody, and it is being "secured by the DPD bomb squad," according to the police.The Dallas Police Department tweeted out a photo of a man initially called a suspect, but now a person of interest. The police department has reported that he has now turned himself in, and a separate suspect is in custody. There was also a suspicious device near where the suspect was taken into custody, and it is being "secured by the DPD bomb squad," according to the police.
The man pictured is also seen in a video recorded as shots are being fired, though he is not seen opening fire or brandishing his gun. Texas is an open-carry state, so it is not out of the ordinary to see lawful carrying of weapons at demonstrations. The man pictured is also seen in a video recorded as shots are being fired, though he is not seen opening fire or brandishing his gun. Texas is an open-carry state, so it is not out of the ordinary to see lawful carrying of weapons at demonstrations. 
Police made other arrests during their search for the shooting suspects.Police made other arrests during their search for the shooting suspects.
DART, the Dallas transit authority, has confirmed one of its officers has died and that there are three others with non-life-threatening injuries.DART, the Dallas transit authority, has confirmed one of its officers has died and that there are three others with non-life-threatening injuries.
"There are three to six officers who are gravely wounded, according to my sources inside the Dallas Police Department," KDFW's Shaun Robb reported, adding, "This is going to be an international story.""There are three to six officers who are gravely wounded, according to my sources inside the Dallas Police Department," KDFW's Shaun Robb reported, adding, "This is going to be an international story."
One was a Dallas police officer and the second officer was a Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer, KDFW is reporting.One was a Dallas police officer and the second officer was a Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer, KDFW is reporting.
KDFW also reports that police are in negotiations with a second suspect.KDFW also reports that police are in negotiations with a second suspect.
Local Fox-affiliate KTVT relayed police commands that the suspect was armed with a rifle in a nearby alley, after previously, the station had reported that at least one suspect was down, following SWAT officers with shields storming a parking garage.Local Fox-affiliate KTVT relayed police commands that the suspect was armed with a rifle in a nearby alley, after previously, the station had reported that at least one suspect was down, following SWAT officers with shields storming a parking garage.
Some of the video footage from protesters is disturbing.Some of the video footage from protesters is disturbing.
The incident happened during the protests over the police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota in which two African-American men died.The incident happened during the protests over the police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota in which two African-American men died.
Reports are coming in that more gunshot fire has been heard in Dallas near the area of El Centro College.Reports are coming in that more gunshot fire has been heard in Dallas near the area of El Centro College.
There is an ongoing active shooter situation, following reports of at least one Dallas police officer shot seemingly out of nowhere during the otherwise peaceful rally. The suspect is armed with a rifle, an officer told WFAA. There is an ongoing active shooter situation, following reports of at least one Dallas police officer shot seemingly out of nowhere during the otherwise peaceful rally. The suspect is armed with a rifle, an officer told WFAA.