Information continues to emerge in the aftermath of this morning's shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in which three police officers were killed and several were wounded. One suspect is reported to have been killed while others are being sought.
From The Advocate:
What we know:
--Three law enforcement officers confirmed dead in Baton Rouge shooting; at least three others were injured
--1 suspect dead; law enforcement believes 2 others at large
--Shooting happened near Airline and Old Hammond highways around 8:30 a.m. Sunday
What we don't know:
--Motive of shooting or if it was connected to earlier protests in Baton Rouge
The Washington Post reports: “Authorities said that one suspect has been killed, and the sheriff’s office said that they believe two other potential suspects may be at large.”
From WAFB:
Law enforcement officials are asking the entire community to remain indoors and to avoid the area where a deadly shooting has resulted in the death of three law enforcement officers and one suspect. They say two additional suspects are at large and ask the public to report any suspicious activity.
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A witness described hearing at least 25 to 30 gunshots when the shooting began.
“I walked out into the street to see what was going on, there was a man lying in the street," the witness said. "I assume he was dead because he wasn’t moving."
The witness believes the shooting started before police arrived.
Gov. John Bel Edwards is scheduled to speak at a press conference at 3 PM CT.