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Dallas protest shooting: police negotiate with suspect after five officers shot dead – live updates Dallas protest shooting: five officers dead, standoff reportedly over – live updates
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The Dallas Morning News says that the fourth suspect in the El Centro College garage is reported dead.
#Breaking Remaining gunman in the El Centro College garage reported dead https://t.co/XAQI3hpba6 pic.twitter.com/uYAmLZgVv9
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Matthew Weaver
There are several unconfirmed local reports that the fourth suspect hold up in the El Centro car park has killed himself. We cannot verify these reports and they have not been confirmed by the authorities, but reporters at the scene say the standoff is over.
#BREAKING: @CBSDFW reports 4th suspect in Dallas shooting is dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, standoff over https://t.co/dxAaZyJTHm
Sources confirm to @wfaachannel8 that the suspect inside El Centro College is dead. #DallasPoliceShooting
#BREAKING: KDFW reporter at scene of Dallas shooting standoff reports suspect has shot himself.
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This is now reported to be the deadliest day for US law enforcement since the 9/11 attacks.
PHOTO: Police officers show respect to the fallen outside Parkland Hospital early Friday morning pic.twitter.com/ExyNtUmWM3
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
The suspect we are negotiating with … has told our negotiators that the end is coming and he’s going to hurt and kill more of us … and that there are bombs all over the place, here and downtown.The suspect we are negotiating with … has told our negotiators that the end is coming and he’s going to hurt and kill more of us … and that there are bombs all over the place, here and downtown.
We are waiting for the suspects to break.We are waiting for the suspects to break.
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Associated Press has this news on Shetamia Taylor, the only civilian reported to have been wounded in the shooting. She was shot in the leg but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening:Associated Press has this news on Shetamia Taylor, the only civilian reported to have been wounded in the shooting. She was shot in the leg but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening:
A family member says a protester who was shot when snipers opened fire on police at a rally in Dallas was shielding her sons when she was injured.A family member says a protester who was shot when snipers opened fire on police at a rally in Dallas was shielding her sons when she was injured.
A sister of 37-year-old Shetamia Taylor says Taylor was at the protests on Thursday night with her four sons, ages 12 to 17. Theresa Williams says that when the shooting began, Taylor threw herself over her sons. She was undergoing surgery early Friday after being shot in the right calf.A sister of 37-year-old Shetamia Taylor says Taylor was at the protests on Thursday night with her four sons, ages 12 to 17. Theresa Williams says that when the shooting began, Taylor threw herself over her sons. She was undergoing surgery early Friday after being shot in the right calf.
Williams says two of Taylor’s sons became separated from their mother in the chaotic aftermath. She says they’re now stuck behind a police barricade at a hotel near a parking garage where police exchanged gunfire with a suspect.Williams says two of Taylor’s sons became separated from their mother in the chaotic aftermath. She says they’re now stuck behind a police barricade at a hotel near a parking garage where police exchanged gunfire with a suspect.
Shetamia Taylor- shot at rally tonight. Her sister tells us she was shielding her kids @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/zvaj6FGXNUShetamia Taylor- shot at rally tonight. Her sister tells us she was shielding her kids @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/zvaj6FGXNU
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This is Brent Thompson, one of the five officers killed. He is the first Dart (transit) officer to be killed in the line of duty.This is Brent Thompson, one of the five officers killed. He is the first Dart (transit) officer to be killed in the line of duty.
The four other officers killed, all from the Dallas police department, have not yet been named.The four other officers killed, all from the Dallas police department, have not yet been named.
DART identifies Brent Thompson, 43, as DART officer killed in #Dallas shooting https://t.co/TdfButTCF2 pic.twitter.com/aCLKESHhDaDART identifies Brent Thompson, 43, as DART officer killed in #Dallas shooting https://t.co/TdfButTCF2 pic.twitter.com/aCLKESHhDa
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Dead officer named as Brent ThompsonDead officer named as Brent Thompson
One of the five officers shot dead has been named as Brent Thompson. He was a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Dart) officer, aged 43, and had been an officer since 2009.One of the five officers shot dead has been named as Brent Thompson. He was a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Dart) officer, aged 43, and had been an officer since 2009.
Dart said he was the first of its officers to have been killed in the line of duty.Dart said he was the first of its officers to have been killed in the line of duty.
DART grieving the loss of Ofc Brent Thompson, 43, killed during Thurs protest. First DART officer killed in line of duty. Joined DART 2009.DART grieving the loss of Ofc Brent Thompson, 43, killed during Thurs protest. First DART officer killed in line of duty. Joined DART 2009.
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Of the 11 officers shot on Thursday evening, five are confirmed to have died. Four were Dallas police officers and one a Dart (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) officer.Of the 11 officers shot on Thursday evening, five are confirmed to have died. Four were Dallas police officers and one a Dart (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) officer.
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Fifth police officer has diedFifth police officer has died
Confirmation that a fifth police officer shot in the attack has died.Confirmation that a fifth police officer shot in the attack has died.
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'Suspect' released'Suspect' released
Earlier in the evening, in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police released an image of a man they said they were searching for as a suspect.Earlier in the evening, in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police released an image of a man they said they were searching for as a suspect.
He is Mark Hughes, who turned himself in to police after his photo was circulated, and who has now been released.He is Mark Hughes, who turned himself in to police after his photo was circulated, and who has now been released.
This is one of our suspects. Please help us find him! pic.twitter.com/Na5T8ZxSz6This is one of our suspects. Please help us find him! pic.twitter.com/Na5T8ZxSz6
His brother, Cory Hughes, who was one of the organisers of the protest, told media that Mark Hughes had not been involved in the attack and did not shoot anyone.His brother, Cory Hughes, who was one of the organisers of the protest, told media that Mark Hughes had not been involved in the attack and did not shoot anyone.
It is legal in Texas to carry a rifle.It is legal in Texas to carry a rifle.
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Witnesses to the shooting – which erupted as protesters against police violence marched peacefully through downtown Dallas – have been talking about what they saw:Witnesses to the shooting – which erupted as protesters against police violence marched peacefully through downtown Dallas – have been talking about what they saw:
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There are reports from the scene that explosions have been heard close to the site in El Centro where the suspect is engaged in negotiations with police.There are reports from the scene that explosions have been heard close to the site in El Centro where the suspect is engaged in negotiations with police.
Local reporters say it is possible that officers are using flash grenades but this has not been confirmed.Local reporters say it is possible that officers are using flash grenades but this has not been confirmed.
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Many of the people who were taking part in the peaceful protest that was interrupted by the shooting are still in downtown Dallas, unable to leave because transport has been halted or delayed as the search continues for possible suspects.Many of the people who were taking part in the peaceful protest that was interrupted by the shooting are still in downtown Dallas, unable to leave because transport has been halted or delayed as the search continues for possible suspects.
A man engaged in a standoff with police has also reportedly claimed that bombs have been placed in the city.A man engaged in a standoff with police has also reportedly claimed that bombs have been placed in the city.
There are reports that some transport might begin again soon:There are reports that some transport might begin again soon:
People stranded at downtown Greyhound station following #DallasPoliceShooting told buses to HOU and ATL will be able to leave shortly.People stranded at downtown Greyhound station following #DallasPoliceShooting told buses to HOU and ATL will be able to leave shortly.