Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are currently trying to neutralize a gunman who reportedly shot up to eight officers, killing one, according to local media and social media accounts.
Two of the injured policemen are in critical condition.
LSU Police armed with rifles several blocks away from the scene @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/VhkqfMOpOd
— Michael Vinsanau (@MVinsanau) July 17, 2016
Within the last minute, at least a dozen marked and unmarked police units have flown by @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/18aZAyhTtj
— Michael Vinsanau (@MVinsanau) July 17, 2016
State Police SWAT now on scene pic.twitter.com/r3Eni4aODL
— Michael Vinsanau (@MVinsanau) July 17, 2016