Five cops killed by sniper fire at BLM protest in Dallas, suspect dead

[Antischism]

Here we go. People are going to try demonizing all the individuals who are peacefully protesting an important issue that we should all be fighting for, because a couple of idiots decided to start shooting at the police. Because they're more concerned about order and maintaining the status quo than protesting for justice and against police brutality. I don't wish harm on the officers, and I hope they punish the perpetrators, but I can think critically enough to understand their actions don't sully the protest or make it less important.

 

[SeanTX]

Four Dallas Officers Killed, 6 Wounded by Snipers During Shooting Protest

Away we go -- this won't accomplish anything other than to win more sympathy for the police and win more support for the police state, and make things worse.

Latest word is they believe one of the shooters had open-carried an AR-15 at the protest (though others dispute that).

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Pr...n-Sterling-Death-385784431.html#ixzz4Dmkf4teO

3 Police Officers Dead After Shooting in Downtown Dallas
By NBC 5 Staff

Three officers are dead, and at least seven others are injured in downtown Dallas Thursday, Dallas Police Chief David Brown says.

The entire statement follows:

"Tonight it appears that two snipers shot ten police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally. Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition. An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time. We ask that any citizen with information regarding the shootings tonight call 214-671-3482."

"We will provide more information once it is available. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tonight."

DART says one of its officers has been killed, and three others have non-life threatening injuries.

Gunshots rang out following a protest and rally held over police shootings in other parts of the U.S.

The shootings took place as a rally and march in downtown was ending. The rally was held to show solidarity with communities affected by officer-involved shootings this week in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Scores of police officers arrived downtown following the shooting, which took place about 9 p.m. near Main and Market streets and a block from the Old Red Courthouse building.

Officers could be seen taking cover as shots rang out.

 

[pcosmar]

10 officers shot 3 dead, involving 2-snipers:

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Protests-in-Dallas-Over-Alton-Sterling-Death-385784431.html

Over watch ?

 

[Mr.NoSmile]

Ah, so this is the shooting that gets folks here talking...

 

[Uriel999]

Here we go. People are going to try demonizing all the individuals who are peacefully protesting an important issue that we should all be fighting for, because a couple of idiots decided to start shooting at the police. Because they're more concerned about order and maintaining the status quo than protesting for justice and against police brutality. I don't wish harm on the officers, and I hope they punish the perpetrators, but I can think critically enough to understand their actions don't sully the protest or make it less important.

Annndddddddd....thread.

 

[pcosmar]

Here we go. People are going to try demonizing all the individuals who are peacefully protesting an important issue that we should all be fighting for, because a couple of idiots decided to start shooting at the police. Because they're more concerned about order and maintaining the status quo than protesting for justice and against police brutality. I don't wish harm on the officers, and I hope they punish the perpetrators, but I can think critically enough to understand their actions don't sully the protest or make it less important.

I have no idea who or why the first shots were fired.

But it is not like someone shooting into a crowded building.

 

[unknown]

The guy I'm watching is so goddam annoying.

 

[Antischism]

I have no idea who or why the first shots were fired.

But it is not like someone shooting into a crowded building.

As of now, it sounds like there are two snipers. These aren't just random protesters; it seems very deliberate/planned. I could be mistaken of course, but that's what it sounds like at the moment.

 

[squarepusher]

shit is getting real

 

[presence]

 

[goldenequity]

Update:
2 Snipers...
The death toll has gone to 4 officers killed, 11 injured including 2 protesters.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Protesters in Oakland have marched onto Interstate 880 in Oakland and they are blocking both lanes. They also began setting off fireworks on the highway.

More than 1,000 protesters gathered earlier in Oakland to demonstrate against the recent police killings of young black men in Minnesota and Louisiana.
http://abc7news.com/news/protesters-shut-down-lanes-of-i-880-in-oakland-/1418202/

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Separate: Bomb Threat being reported in Dallas??
BREAKING NEWS: Bomb squad has arrived. An explosive has been triggered to detonate by suspects. #Dallas
https://twitter.com/TheAnonnMessage/status/751265593387606016

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Open Carry:
An eyewitness an hour ago said there were lots of people open carrying. A bunch of people relinquished their guns to cops so as not to be mistaken for the shooter.

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Dispatch reporting "a lot of random gunfire...."

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another feed/local Dallas
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/show/cbs-11-live-video/

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KDFW REPORTING:

Could be a 3rd shooter, shots fired just now in downtown Dallas
CNN: ACTIVE SHOOTING NOW

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[pcosmar]

As of now, it sounds like there are two snipers. These aren't just random protesters; it seems very deliberate/planned. I could be mistaken of course, but that's what it sounds like at the moment.

There to protect protestors perhaps.

The police were what was being protested,,
their presence was provocative.

 

[fisharmor]

Reap the whirlwind.

 

[Antischism]

http://www.fox4news.com/live

Press conference just started.

 

[pcosmar]

http://www.fox4news.com/live

Press conference just started.

LOL,,Ministry of Truth.

 

[Zippyjuan]

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dall...ers-down-at-downtown-dallas-protest/266881573

Information still being updated but this is latest:
(just updated to eleven police shot, one civilian).

DALLAS -- Dallas Police Chief David Brown has confirmed at least 10 police officers were shot and at least three were killed in an attack by two snipers in downtown Dallas at a protest of officer-involved shootings across the country.

"Tonight it appears that two snipers shot ten police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally," Brown wrote in a statement. "Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition. An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time. We ask that any citizen with information regarding the shootings tonight call 214-671-3485."

The shot officers include both Dallas police and DART officers.

It remains an active-shooter situation. Police have asked everyone to get to safety and avoid downtown Dallas.

There will be a news conference in the next half-hour to update the situation.

At least one officer was shot in downtown Dallas Thursday night at a protest of officer-involved violence across the country. WFAA
The shots were fired as the march was moving down Lamar Street near Griffin before 9 p.m.

An officer at the scene told News 8's Marie Saavedra the shooter has a rifle. She described several volleys of quick bursts of gunfire.

Witness of shooting in downtown Dallas speaks

A bystander who was at the scene told News 8 the shooter stood by as the rally passed him, then opened fire on officers.

Another bystander, Richard Adams, said the protest was "a lovely, peaceful march," until they were walking down Commerce Street near the Bank of America building parking garage when he heard what sounded like "a bunch of firecrackers going off."

"Everybody just stopped -- 'Run, run for your lives!' Women with children and babies and everybody was chaotically running. And then, maybe I was a half-a-block away, calming down a little bit when we heard it again. [...] There must have been five times tonight -- whenever we thought we were safe, people said 'Run, people were shot!'"

The shooting took place near El Centro College. it has announced classes are cancelled on Friday.

"Person of interest":

 

[silverhandorder]

Antischism you are disgusting. You care more about your pet issue than preserving status quo of not having snipers shoot at police.

Sorry to say but peaceful protestors do bear the responsibility for this. Because they create the environment where the cops are being targeted.

I care for police abuse. But this is hardly an issue for me when shit like this happens and when we are going through this insane election.

 

[fisharmor]

one civilian

They're counting the civilians? Everyone knows they don't count.

 

[dannno]

Here we go. People are going to try demonizing all the individuals who are peacefully protesting an important issue that we should all be fighting for, because a couple of idiots decided to start shooting at the police. Because they're more concerned about order and maintaining the status quo than protesting for justice and against police brutality. I don't wish harm on the officers, and I hope they punish the perpetrators, but I can think critically enough to understand their actions don't sully the protest or make it less important.

Police shootings ARE an important issue that should be protested, this forum reported on such incidents from the beginning, on almost a weekly basis.

The problem is the leftist media latches onto the wrong ones - police shootings where the victim actually committed real crimes, attacked police and went for their weapons. This creates a racial divide in the country and furthers the leftist paradigm that blacks are treated unfairly, even when they are acting badly.

 

[unknown]

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Thinking that hes a suspect simply because he was open carrying?