A massive manhunt is underway for at least two snipers who Police Chief David Brown said ambushed police, striking 10 officers and a civilian from an elevated position. The chief said they are also investigating information that the suspect may have planted a bomb in the downtown area.
“They planned to injure and kill as many law enforcement officers as they could,” Brown said at a news conference.
The chief said officers believe they may have one suspect cornered late Thursday. The department also published a photo of one of the wanted suspects.
This is one of our suspects. Please help us find him!
“If anyone has information about these suspects, please, please call the Dallas Police Department, call 911 and give us that information so we can bring these people to justice,” the chief said.
Bystanders reported hearing dozens of shots fired near City Hall about 9 p.m. local time. The gunfire terrified hundreds of protestors, sending them running for cover. Police said one citizen was also injured.
Video from a protestor as the shooting began. Jesus. Disturbing content. #Dallas #DallasPoliceShooting
Some witnesses said the shooter or shooters ambushed officers from a multi-story parking garage.
“The cops had no idea who was shooting at them,” Jamal Johnson told KTVT-TV in Dallas. “Everyone knew it wasn’t a firework — it was an actual shot.”
Downtown residents described the chaos on social media.
“I THINK A SHOOTOUT IS HAPPENING DOWNSTAIRS OH MY GOD,” a Twitter user named Allison posted moments before capturing rapid gunfire on video.
I am so scared.
The causality count as of 11:30 p.m. local time:
4 — Dallas police officers deceased
1 — Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer deceased
8 — officers wounded
1 — civilian wounded
Police were requesting that all citizens clear downtown streets as the manhunt continues.
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