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Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas
2 Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas Following Peaceful Protest
It is the the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001
2 Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas Following Peaceful Protest
It is the the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001
By NBC 5 Staff
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Map Credit: The Dallas Morning News
Police continue to exchange gunfire with a cornered gunman hours after four officers were fatally shot at the conclusion of a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas, officials said early Friday morning.
Three other suspects were in custody in connection with the shooting that killed three Dallas police officers and one DART transit officer and wounded seven other officers, according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown.
A Look at Recent Shootings That Targeted Police
The cornered suspect is not cooperating and has told negotiators "he's going to hurt and kill more of us," alluding to bombs planted in the area, Brown said. A bomb squad investigated at least one suspicious package in the night as part of the massive police response.
Eleven officers in all were shot by gunmen in what police believe to be a coordinated ambush attack that began at 8:58 p.m., at the close of a rally in solidarity with two men killed in officer-involved shootings, one in Louisiana, one in Minnesota.
Video from the scene showed officers taking cover and people in the rally scattering after gunshots were heard.
"We believe that these suspects were positioning themselves to triangulate on our officers and planned to injure and kill as many law enforcement officers as they could," Brown said at a news conference Thursday evening.
At least one civilian was injured. She was identified by family as Shetamia Taylor, and she was shot while shielding her children from the gunfire, her sister told NBC 5. Taylor's condition is not known.
DPD Police Chief, Dallas Mayor Update Shooting (Raw Video)DPD Police Chief, Dallas Mayor Update Shooting (Raw Video)
Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings provide a 10 p.m. update to reporters after the shootings in downtown Dallas. (Published 2 hours ago)
One person was taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m., Dallas police said, following an exchange of gunfire with Dallas SWAT officers. A suspicious package was located near that person, and the package was being investigated by bomb squad personnel.
Two other people were taken into custody in connection with a vehicle, Brown said. But he and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings stressed that the shooting scene was still active — Brown said that after the Friday morning news conference, he would receive plans for how to end the standoff with the suspect, in a garage at El Centro College.
"We still don't have a complete comfort level that we have all the suspects. So we will continue a very, very rigorous investigation and search of downtown," Brown said. "We will likely be working throughout the early morning hours of Friday until we are satisfied that all suspects have been captured and have an opportunity to be interviewed."
Shots Fired at Dallas Rally: The Dallas Morning News PhotosShots Fired at Dallas Rally: The Dallas Morning News Photos
Rawlings called the shooting Dallas' "worst nightmare," Thursday night, and asked that all residents "come together and support our police officers."
Gov. Greg Abbott offered the state's assistance to Dallas overnight.
It is the deadliest day for United States law enforcement agents since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks killed 72, NBC News reported.
First Seconds: Protest Erupts into GunfireFirst Seconds: Protest Erupts into Gunfire
A protest against nationwide officer-involved shootings turns violent in Dallas. (Published 3 hours ago)
The ATF and FBI have joined the investigation, authorities said.
Dallas police released a photo of a man whom they considered a "person of interest" in the shootings. The man, whose identity has not been released, surrendered to police for questioning.
A person who identified himself as the brother of the man whose photo was released told NBC 5 that his brother had nothing to do with the shooting.
Shots Fired in Downtown Dallas After Rally, ProtestShots Fired in Downtown Dallas After Rally, Protest
Dallas Police Chief Discusses Shootings in Press ConferenceDallas Police Chief Discusses Shootings in Press Conference
Dallas Police Chief Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings discussed the shootings of police officers in a press conference. (Published 2 hours ago)
Scores of police officers arrived downtown following the shooting, which took place along Main Street between and Market and Lamar streets, a block from the Old Red Courthouse building.
Shooting Occurred After Dallas Rally, MarchShooting Occurred After Dallas Rally, March
NBC 5's Cory Smith, who was in downtown Dallas covering the rally, describes the scene during and after the shooting Thursday night. (Published 2 hours ago)
DART public transportation service is suspended in downtown due to police activity. El Centro College is closed Friday, and classes are canceled due to the police investigation.
A witness who posted video to Facebook said he saw at least three officers wounded near El Centro College. (Video is embedded below.)
The shooting comes just over a year after a man opened fire on Dallas Police Headquarters on South Lamar Street. No officers were injured in the ensuing shootout.
NBC 5 has several crews near the scene. We will update this story when more information is available.
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2 Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas Following Peaceful Protest
It is the the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001
2 Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas Following Peaceful Protest
It is the the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001
By NBC 5 Staff
Live video will appear in the player above. From time to time, the signal may go dark -- this is normal and the signal will return.
Map Credit: The Dallas Morning News
Police continue to exchange gunfire with a cornered gunman hours after four officers were fatally shot at the conclusion of a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas, officials said early Friday morning.
Three other suspects were in custody in connection with the shooting that killed three Dallas police officers and one DART transit officer and wounded seven other officers, according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown.
A Look at Recent Shootings That Targeted Police
The cornered suspect is not cooperating and has told negotiators "he's going to hurt and kill more of us," alluding to bombs planted in the area, Brown said. A bomb squad investigated at least one suspicious package in the night as part of the massive police response.
Eleven officers in all were shot by gunmen in what police believe to be a coordinated ambush attack that began at 8:58 p.m., at the close of a rally in solidarity with two men killed in officer-involved shootings, one in Louisiana, one in Minnesota.
Video from the scene showed officers taking cover and people in the rally scattering after gunshots were heard.
"We believe that these suspects were positioning themselves to triangulate on our officers and planned to injure and kill as many law enforcement officers as they could," Brown said at a news conference Thursday evening.
At least one civilian was injured. She was identified by family as Shetamia Taylor, and she was shot while shielding her children from the gunfire, her sister told NBC 5. Taylor's condition is not known.
DPD Police Chief, Dallas Mayor Update Shooting (Raw Video)DPD Police Chief, Dallas Mayor Update Shooting (Raw Video)
Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings provide a 10 p.m. update to reporters after the shootings in downtown Dallas. (Published 2 hours ago)
One person was taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m., Dallas police said, following an exchange of gunfire with Dallas SWAT officers. A suspicious package was located near that person, and the package was being investigated by bomb squad personnel.
Two other people were taken into custody in connection with a vehicle, Brown said. But he and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings stressed that the shooting scene was still active — Brown said that after the Friday morning news conference, he would receive plans for how to end the standoff with the suspect, in a garage at El Centro College.
"We still don't have a complete comfort level that we have all the suspects. So we will continue a very, very rigorous investigation and search of downtown," Brown said. "We will likely be working throughout the early morning hours of Friday until we are satisfied that all suspects have been captured and have an opportunity to be interviewed."
Shots Fired at Dallas Rally: The Dallas Morning News PhotosShots Fired at Dallas Rally: The Dallas Morning News Photos
Rawlings called the shooting Dallas' "worst nightmare," Thursday night, and asked that all residents "come together and support our police officers."
Gov. Greg Abbott offered the state's assistance to Dallas overnight.
It is the deadliest day for United States law enforcement agents since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks killed 72, NBC News reported.
First Seconds: Protest Erupts into GunfireFirst Seconds: Protest Erupts into Gunfire
A protest against nationwide officer-involved shootings turns violent in Dallas. (Published 3 hours ago)
The ATF and FBI have joined the investigation, authorities said.
Dallas police released a photo of a man whom they considered a "person of interest" in the shootings. The man, whose identity has not been released, surrendered to police for questioning.
A person who identified himself as the brother of the man whose photo was released told NBC 5 that his brother had nothing to do with the shooting.
Shots Fired in Downtown Dallas After Rally, ProtestShots Fired in Downtown Dallas After Rally, Protest
Dallas Police Chief Discusses Shootings in Press ConferenceDallas Police Chief Discusses Shootings in Press Conference
Dallas Police Chief Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings discussed the shootings of police officers in a press conference. (Published 2 hours ago)
Scores of police officers arrived downtown following the shooting, which took place along Main Street between and Market and Lamar streets, a block from the Old Red Courthouse building.
Shooting Occurred After Dallas Rally, MarchShooting Occurred After Dallas Rally, March
NBC 5's Cory Smith, who was in downtown Dallas covering the rally, describes the scene during and after the shooting Thursday night. (Published 2 hours ago)
DART public transportation service is suspended in downtown due to police activity. El Centro College is closed Friday, and classes are canceled due to the police investigation.
A witness who posted video to Facebook said he saw at least three officers wounded near El Centro College. (Video is embedded below.)
The shooting comes just over a year after a man opened fire on Dallas Police Headquarters on South Lamar Street. No officers were injured in the ensuing shootout.
NBC 5 has several crews near the scene. We will update this story when more information is available.
Source: 2 Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas Following Peaceful Protest | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Snipers Ambush, Kill 4 Officers, Injure 11 in Dallas
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