Seeing bad news out of Baton Rouge this morning – police responded to a call of a suspicious man walking around with a gun. When they responded, he opened fire and there was a shootout. Several police were shot, and at least one has died, maybe more.

Here is how the story unfolded on social media reports:

UPDATE 3:00 AM EST:

This video is insane:

LISTEN: “Shots fired, officer down!” Police dispatch audio of Baton Rouge ambush pic.twitter.com/zEF7NsSB1z — Greta Van Susteren (@greta) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 1:40 AM EST:

Here’s an eyewitness account of what happened:

RIGHT NOW: Grey Nissan being towed from Addis store, could be linked to officer-involved shooting. @WAFB pic.twitter.com/z0MUsEun7R — Scottie Hunter WAFB (@ScottieWAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:50 AM EST:

UPDATE – the above tweet has been deleted, but originally WAFB was reporting that there was an armed confrontation between a second suspect and police – this must have been a false report.

Seeing reports that there were three suspects, one down, two on the loose.

UPDATE 12:34 AM EST:

Baton Rouge police confirm one suspect is DEAD. They are investigating the area with a robot to make sure there are no explosives. There may be other suspects on the loose.

UPDATE 12:15 AM EST:







NOTICE – Governor’s statement indicates there was more than one gunman:

NEW: @LouisianaGov John Bel Edwards calls Baton Rouge shooting "unspeakable and unjustified attack on all of us" pic.twitter.com/tMaHnb6nOn — ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:07 AM EST:

“SCENE IS ACTIVE BUT CONTAINED”

UPDATE 11:50 AM EST:

Terrifying moment masked gunman attacks police officers in Baton Rouge https://t.co/wBp5p8msMf pic.twitter.com/VWhVbYdYU8 — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:45 AM EST:

Baton Rouge, LA mayor tells @MSNBC that 4-7 other officers were injured in the gunfire — Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) July 17, 2016

Baton Rouge, LA mayor on @MSNBC: Officers were responding to reports of "shots fired" when they were ambushed by 1 or 2 shooters — Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:40 AM EST:

MSNBC: Mayor confirms 3 officers dead in Baton Rouge, LA shooting; multiple officers injured. Live coverage on @MSNBC — Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:33 AM EST:

Authorities say the scene is still active…

LATEST: 4 officers shot, 2 of those are dead. Families of the deceased officers have been notified.https://t.co/MBINZXE6FB — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

Officials have confirmed that two law enforcement officers have died and others were injured during an early morning shooting on Airline Highway near Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge. “The scene seems to be contained right now,” said Sgt. Don Coppola, Baton Rouge Police Department. “We’re asking everyone to stay out of the area.” Multiple agencies responded to the B Quick store on Airline Hwy shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Officials confirm that several Baton Rouge Police Officers were struck during gunfire. “I do not have the extent of the injuries,” Sgt. Coppola explained. “We’re hearing that it may also include some deputies [with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office], but that’s preliminary information and I’m waiting on confirmation.”

UPDATE 11:14 AM EST:

SOURCES: Preliminary info. Getting word there could be three officers dead. 2 from city police and 1 from EBRSO. @WBRZ — Chris Nakamoto WBRZ (@ChrisNakamoto) 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

LSU Police armed with rifles several blocks away from the scene @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/VhkqfMOpOd — Michael Vinsanau (@MVinsanau) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:07 AM EST:

BREAKING: At least two police officers shot in Old Hammond area of Baton Rouge. — ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2016

SWAT team has been deployed…

BREAKING: SWAT Arrive On Scene Of Baton Rouge Shooting; 3 Feared Dead.https://t.co/Ot5An1XmiGpic.twitter.com/GKhtbCOwSg — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:05 AM EST:

BREAKING: Louisiana State Police confirm two officers shot in Baton Rouge. State Police say one suspect is down, developing… — Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) July 17, 2016

UPDATE: Death count already rising. Let’s hope this is inaccurate:

Three officers feared dead after shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, official tells CNN. https://t.co/CCRtuWpEnz pic.twitter.com/pW9IiRU0vs — CNN International (@cnni) July 17, 2016

Three police officers are feared dead after a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish Kip Holden told CNN. “There is still an active scene. They are investigating. Right now we are trying to get our arms around everything. It’s just been one thing after another,” Holden said.

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#BREAKING Reports: Police in Baton Rouge, La., responding to report of officers shot https://t.co/rjVUTCWL90 — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 17, 2016

A friend in Baton Rouge is saying a shooting is happening now at the Hammond Aire Shopping Center. 8 officers down. 3 critical. Stay away! — SCOTT WARNER (@ScottWarner18) July 17, 2016

Unconfirmed reports of a police shooting in Baton Rouge this morning with multiple victims, possibly police officers. — Stephanie Wash (@WashNews) July 17, 2016

BREAKING: Authorities in Louisiana say more than 1 police officer has been shot in Baton Rouge. — The Associated Press (@AP) July 17, 2016

From WAFB:

Police have closed streets between Baton Rouge Police Headquarters and I-12 where law enforcement officers have been shot. A witness told WBRZ News 2, a man was dressed in black with his face covered shooting indiscriminately when he walked out between a convenience store and car wash across from Hammond Air Plaza. Shots were fired around 9 a.m. Sunday. A very large manhunt began immediately.

I’ll post more information as it becomes available.