Snipers kill at least 3 police officers, injure others in Dallas protest

DALLAS, TX (AP) – The Dallas police chief says it appears two snipers shot 11 police officers during protests, and three of the officers are dead.
Police Chief David O. Brown said in a statement that three of the officers who were injured are in critical condition Thursday night. He says the snipers shot from “elevated positions” during a protest over two recent fatal police shootings.
The gunfire broke out around 8:45 p.m. Thursday. Live TV video showed protesters marching along a street in downtown when the shots erupted and the crowd scattered, seeking cover.
Dallas police chief David O. Brown said in a statement that three of the officers who were injured are in critical condition. This is a developing breaking news story. Stay with ABC6 for the latest information.