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Baton Rouge: 'Three US police officers shot dead' Baton Rouge: Three US police officers shot dead
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Three police officers have been shot dead in the US city of Baton Rouge and five others injured, US media reports say. Three police officers have been shot dead in the US city of Baton Rouge, and three more have been injured, officials say.
A police spokesman said the scene had been "contained". It was not clear if any suspects have been detained. One suspect is dead and two others may still be at large.
Reports say a lone gunman opened fire with an assault rifle. Baton Rouge police have warned residents to stay away from the scene of the shooting, which was near police headquarters and Airline Highway.
It follows the recent killing of a black man by police in the city. That, and a police shooting in Minnesota, led to protests across the US. It follows the recent killing of a black man by police in the city, which sparked protests.
The killings triggered a revenge attack by a black army veteran who shot dead five officers in the city of Dallas. That, and another police killing in Minnesota, triggered a revenge attack by a black army veteran who shot dead five officers in the city of Dallas.
Baton Rouge police have warned residents to stay away from the scene of the latest shooting, which was near police headquarters and Airline Highway. Mobile phone footage from the scene in Baton Rouge showed police cars arriving at a road intersection. Several shots were then heard.
Footage shown on a local TV channel, filmed on a mobile phone, showed police cars arriving at a road intersection. Several shots were then heard. Police are reported to be using a robot to check for explosives at the scene.
The local sheriff's department spokeswoman told WAFB TV the incident began shortly before 09:00 local time and was being treated as "an active situation", with road closures in the area.
She said officers had responded to reports of shooting. A witness interviewed by the station said the shooting appeared to have broken out before law enforcement officers arrived at the scene.
Another witness said she saw a gunman wearing a black mask and military-style clothing.
The condition of one of the injured officers taken to hospital has been described as critical.
Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden said he had spoken to White House officials in Washington, who had offered assistance. He said it was "a defining moment" for community relations.Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden said he had spoken to White House officials in Washington, who had offered assistance. He said it was "a defining moment" for community relations.
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