3 US police officers shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Reports

3 US police officers shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Reports
Jul 17, 2016, 22:12 IST
Washington, July 17: At least three police officers have been shot in Louisiana today, US media reported.


The shooting took place near police headquarters, Orlando Police tweeted.


“The scene, we feel now, is contained,” police spokesperson said.

The attack appeared to be carried out by a lone gunman, media reports said.

There was however no information on the extent of injuries or whether a suspect or suspects had been detained.

Kip Holden, the mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish Kip Holden, said authorities were still trying to get a handle on the situation, but added, “The count is three officers dead possibly.”

The victims may include police officers and sheriff’s deputies “There is still an active scene. They are investigating,” he said.

The southern city was the scene of a deadly encounter between a black man and white policemen, which the US Department of Justice is currently investigating.

Earlier this month, a gunman in Dallas fatally shot five police officers at a protest over the Baton Rouge killing.

Five police officers were killed and six others injured by snipers in Dallas during protests against the shooting of black men by police.