6 Police Officers Shot, 3 Dead, in Baton Rouge

6 Police Officers Shot, 3 Dead, in Baton Rouge
Authorities talk to the driver of a car near an area where several officers were shot while on duty less than a mile from police headquarters, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. AP Photo/Mike Kunzelman
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Three police officers were fatally shot and three more were injured in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

One suspect was shot dead, but law enforcement believes two other suspects are still at large.

Police are asking locals to call 911 if they see anything suspicious.

At around 9 a.m. local time, Baton Rouge Police officers and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a shooting incident on Airline Highway near Old Hammond Highway. The two roads were shut down, and police are asking residents to stay away from the area.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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