During a black lives matter protest in Dallas, two snipers opened fire on nearby police officers. The situation exploded into a gunfight that left four officers dead and seven wounded. At least one civilian has also been wounded. The fate of the attackers is currently unknown.

In a press release the Dallas Police Department asked for thoughts and prayers to be extended to the victims and their families.

 

UPDATE: In the aftermath of what was the deadliest day in American law enforcement since 9/11, five officers are dead and at least seven are wounded. Also wounded are two civilians. Three suspects are in custody and one sniper was killed by police after refusing to surrender. Police killed him using a bomb delivered by a remote-controlled robot. The type of robot used was a Northrop Grumman Remotec Andros, a nearly 500-pound machine normally used to bomb disposal. Police used the robot to deny the shooter further opportunity to harm officers.