WASHINGTON: Ten police officers were shot and three were killed when shots rang out during a protest against police racial bias in downtown Dallas late Thursday, authorities said.
“Tonight, it appears that two snipers shot 10 police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally. Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition,” Dallas Police Chief David Brown said in a statement.
“An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time.
“Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tonight.”