A man “dressed in black with his face covered” has shot and killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Authorities now say he was one of three assailants.

*** TOP UPDATES ***

• Gunman opened fire close to Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters

• Three officers slain, three in critical condition

• One suspect is dead, described as a “black male with body armor,” wearing black fatigues and firing a semi-automatic rifle

• The attack comes two days after the funeral of Alton Sterling, a black man killed by police during an arrest

• Two Fridays ago in Dallas, a black militant named Micah X. Johnson shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven

• Donald Trump: Nation’s divisions are hurting national security efforts

• Hillary Clinton takes cautious tone… seven hours after the attack

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Read live-wire updates from Breitbart News here. All times EDT.

Sheriff Clarke: Black Lives Matter’s Hateful Anti-Cop Sentiment Fueling Rage Against American Police Officers:

Update 11:20 pm ET: Fireworks on CNN as Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke tells Don Lemon that the “anti-cop sentiment” from “this hateful ideology called Black Lives Matter has fueled this rage against the American police officer.” Sheriff Clarke says he predicted all of this two years ago. A stunned Lemon wants none of it and essentially calls a 20-second time out and goes to commercial.

When they return, Clarke denounces Black Lives Matter agitators for preaching “vile and vitriol in the name of virtue” and says there is only one group in America that truly cares about the lives of black people in urban ghettos–police officers. Clarke says the American police officer is the one who goes out there on a daily basis to protect the lives of black people.

Update 10:15 pm ET: Baton Rouge police officer receives note of appreciation:

Update 10:00pm ET: Louisiana Governor’s mansion lit in blue to honor the slain police officers:

The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is lit blue following this morning's #BRShooting. pic.twitter.com/5zKD1ARAUv — Brianna Paciorka (@bpaciorka) July 18, 2016

Update 9:35pm ET: Scene at Lady of the Lake Hospital:

Helicopter landing on helipad of Lady of the Lake hospital, where injured officers are being treated. No updates yet pic.twitter.com/MHdR7UDqXV — Claire Byun (@ClaireFByun) July 18, 2016

Update 9:20pm ET: Louisiana Governor’s mansion lit in blue tonight:

NEW: the LA Governor’s Mansion will be lit in blue tonight to honor law enforcement following the #BRShooting. #lagov — Richard Carbo (@richardacarbo) July 18, 2016

Update 9:10pm ET: Chilling audio.

Dispatch audio reveals moments in which officers tried to discover source of gunfirehttps://t.co/hGp6313i3g pic.twitter.com/jwLivBLZys — WBRZ News (@WBRZ) July 18, 2016

Update 9:00 pm ET: Shooter claims he was ex-Nation of Islam member. Some social media postings from the Baton Rouge shooter. He also wanted his people to stand up so his “people dont become the Native Americans…EXTINCT.” Shooter also declared that, “I also was a Nation of Islam member.” But in his videos he posted online, he said, “Don’t affiliate me with it. Don’t affiliate me with anything.”

Violence is not THE answer (its a answer), but at what point do you stand up so that your people dont become the Native Americans…EXTINCT? — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) July 13, 2016

HAPPY RAMADAN 2016 to all my Muslim brothers and sisters (nearly 2 billion) around the world. Love your culture & principles! — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) June 7, 2016

Was Away for 2 yrs living like a King in Afrika, Just Getting Back to Social Media # Starting Fresh! 🌅🌅🌍🌍🌞🌞💯💯 — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) May 10, 2016

Just bc you wake up every morning doesn't mean that you're living. And just bc you shed your physical body doesn't mean that you're dead. — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) July 17, 2016

The Shooter was NOT WHITE, He was one of us!

# My religion is Justice @tariqnasheed @ZoWilliams @thecoreyholcomb pic.twitter.com/OnA3dGamNq — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) July 8, 2016

This photo was recently posted to FB page of Gavin Long/"Cosmo Setepenra", who said he had been teaching in Africa: pic.twitter.com/BOkecfG0AN — Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) July 17, 2016

If they try & destroy you economically/socially, then you you strike back spiritually!

# Your weapons are infinite # many ways to skin a cat — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) July 8, 2016

Power doesnt respect weakness. Power only respects Power.

# Alton # Castile — Convos With Cosmo (@ConvosWithCosmo) July 8, 2016

UPDATE 8:46pm ET: Sister of slain police officer says it’s coming to a point where “no lives matter.”

Sister of slain Baton Rouge officer: 'It's coming to the point where no lives matter' https://t.co/nduO4h9HCx pic.twitter.com/DR6w8pro4i — Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) July 18, 2016

Montrell Jackson’s brother speaks to NPR about his devastating loss.

UPDATE 8:40pm ET: There was reportedly a standoff at the home of the Baton Rouge shooter:

Video: Baton Rouge shooting: Standoff at Kansas City home where Gavin Long lived https://t.co/W0KN6tmXF7 — wdsu (@wdsu) July 18, 2016

UPDATE 8:39pm ET: A moment of silence before tonight’s Yankees-Red Sox game.

A moment of silence before tonight's game for Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/OyBLGyXCt8 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 8:18pm ET: LSU Coach Les Miles issues statement:

UPDATE 8:10pm ET: There are reportedly some protests going on near the scene of the crime.

Looks like more protests are firing up in the wake of #BRShooting today. https://t.co/dsD7AKfW0Z — Terry L Jones (@tjonesreporter) July 18, 2016

#SCANNER "They need to be completely out of the roadway or they will be going to jail." — Hilary Scheinuk (@hscheinukphoto) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 8:05pm ET: Baton Rouge shooter reportedly attended the University of Alabama:

Gavin Long attended @UofAlabama 4 semester in '12, made dean's list. "University police had no interaction with him," spox says #BRShooting — Jim Mustian (@JimMustian) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 7:57pm ET: Officer Brad Garafola leaves behind a wife and four children:

Brad Garafola, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy killed in BR today.

Thank you for protecting us. #WeSeeYou pic.twitter.com/QcEORxkpsY — Therese Apel (@TRex21) July 17, 2016

Wife of one of the slain officers speaks: 'He loved us so much': https://t.co/S0lBVcK0xC — Terry L Jones (@tjonesreporter) July 18, 2016

UPDATE 7:55pm ET: Baton Rouge Police asking public for any tips on today’s shootings:

If you have a tip that may help the investigation of today's shootings, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). #BatonRouge — Baton Rouge Police (@BRPD) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 7:45pm ET: LSU Head Coach Les Miles won’t participate in ESPN’s Car Wash event tomorrow due to the Baton Rouge shootings:

In light of the tragic event that took place in Baton Rouge today, Les Miles won't take part in ESPN Car Wash tomorrow.Please pray for peace — LSU Football (@LSUfootball) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 7:25pm ET: Law enforcement officers still investigating the scene of the crime:

Law-enforcement walk around the side of the business near the fatal police shootingsinBaton RougeSunday #BRshootings pic.twitter.com/BkopjPGOeJ — TravisSpradling (@TravSprad) July 17, 2016

Plenty of food and beverages have been brought to the Baton Rouge Police Department this afternoon:

UPDATE 7:17pm ET: Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden said in an interview with CNN that it seems like these shooters are aiming for the heads of officers because they are aware of their body armor. He suggest police departments may need to more equipment to protect the heads of officers.

UPDATE 7:10pm ET: Law enforcement has reportedly confirmed the Baton Rouge shooter’s pseudonym:

Law enforcement sources confirm to CBS News Baton Rouge shooter used pseudonym 'Cosmo Setepenra.' Has videos online https://t.co/DvkwPoTdVn — Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 7:05pm ET: The mother of Alton Sterling’s son issues a statement:

UPDATE 7:00pm ET: Slain police officer Montrell Jackson posted this gut-wrenching post on Facebook 10 days ago:

Checked, & this appears legit. Posted 10 days ago by Montrell Jackson, a #BatonRouge officer killed. Devastating. pic.twitter.com/6MUu9bfXtQ — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 6:55pm ET: Police on scene where shooting suspect may have lived:

UPDATE 6:49pm ET: Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal says on CNN that “all lives matter” and it seemed like things were calming down the last couple of days. He says he has contacts who are briefing him on the matter, but he will not reveal anything that has not been made public yet. He asks viewers to pray for the impacted families. Jindal says he was in the area on Sunday and saw officers rush to the shooting.

.@BobbyJindal says he was in area near shooting, saw officers responding to #BRshooting. — Elizabeth Crisp (@elizabethcrisp) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 6:45pm ET: A website seems to have been registered in April under the name of Gavin E Long:

A website was registered in Apr using name/address of Gavin E Long in KC, + the email/cellphone of "Cosmo Setepenra" https://t.co/GmU6gJRRSS — Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) July 17, 2016

Latest tweet posted by "Cosmo Setepenra", from early on Sunday: https://t.co/VQ70uEWv62 — Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) July 17, 2016

FB page in name of "Cosmo Setepenra", feat. posts & images on injustices against black Americans, taken down this PM https://t.co/tn527e7ltZ — Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 6:27pm ET: Police gathering at address listed for Long.

BREAKING: Law enforcement converges on Kansas City, Missouri, house listed for Gavin Long after Baton Rouge police shooting. — The Associated Press (@AP) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:58pm ET: Biographical information trickling out.

BREAKING: from UA, "Gavin Eugene Long was a student at The University of Alabama for one semester in the Spring semester of 2012". @WIAT42 — Leigh Garner (@reporterleighg) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:43pm ET: Both Obama and Hillary overly cautious.

No mention of gun control in Obama’s remarks today — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:41pm ET: Former Marine.

According to CBS News, suspect Gavin Eugene Long was honorably discharged from the Marines in 2010. https://t.co/O4U6oQZPHS — WLNY (@WLNYTV) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:39pm ET:

Just went to the most recent listed address for the alleged #BatonRouge shooter in KC… A man answered the door with an AK-47 — Megan Brilley (@meganbrilley) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:35pm ET: Photo of 2nd identified officer.

MORE: Gerald graduated from BRPD Academy in March. He was a former Marine and former Black Hawk crew chief in the US Army. — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

CONT: Gerald was married with two children. His wife says he had just been released to work on his own on July 5. pic.twitter.com/dg9RHVGT04 — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:33pm ET: CBS reports today was Long’s birthday.

Gavin Eugene Long, a black male, attacked Baton Rouge police on his 29th birthday https://t.co/CxATCQXoXE — Jennifer Mascia (@JenniferMascia) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:26pm ET: Another slain officer named.

Another BRPD officer killed has been identified as Matthew Gerald, 41, of Denham Springs. https://t.co/WJApAvfKMR — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:24pm ET: Trump slightly tweaks earlier tweet on country’s divisions.

Our country is totally divided and our enemies are watching. We are not looking good, we are not looking smart, we are not looking tough! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:22pm ET: Early info from Heavy.com is scant on Gavin Long, the man named as the killer. So far, a Dean’s List hit and a 2011 divorce.

UPDATE 5:17pm ET: Clinton statement stresses unity — no lecturing whites as a whole like Dallas. That response must have tested very poorly.

UPDATE 5:13pm ET: FINALLY! (7+ hours after the incident)

Hillary's statement on the shooting in Baton Rouge. pic.twitter.com/4a0MVF3025 — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:10pm ET: No questions for POTUS.

President calls on all Americans to work together to "reduce mistrust, fear…" heads back to West Wing, took no Qs pic.twitter.com/jKIhKuOoJo — West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:09pm ET:

“We have our divisions and they are not new,” says Obama — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

Obama clearly trying to get ahead of and tone down GOP political attacks ahead of the convention — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:04pm ET: Obama 30 minutes late on press conference about Baton Rouge. Still has the jump on Hillary.

Obama was scheduled to speak at 4:30 p.m. — Now 30 minutes late — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

Obama: As of right now, we don’t know the motive of the killers — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

Obama: Nothing justifies violence against police officers — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:03pm ET: Conflicting ages released on dead suspect:

. @CBSNews reports shooter identified as Gavin Long, 29, of Kansas City, MO. https://t.co/J89wXN76uz — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 5:02pm ET: Photo of slain officer.

UPDATE 4:59pm ET: From the Wall Street Journal:

A person briefed on the investigation said that suspect was from Missouri and was affiliated with an antigovernment group called the New Freedom Group. Two others detained for questioning in the shooting were captured across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, the person briefed on the investigation said. … At least one of the officers who was killed is black, as is the suspect who was killed, according to a person briefed by law enforcement Sunday. Two other suspects whom police are seeking were believed to be wearing all-black military fatigues at the time of the shooting, this person said.

UPDATE 4:43pm ET: Jokes pouring in that Hillary Clinton hasn’t yet focus-grouped a response to today’s news:

Hard to convene a focus group on a Sunday — (@ispencer) July 17, 2016

she has to run it by a focus group first. — Angie (@ang_yow) July 17, 2016

still crickets. #HeartlessHillary is no leader. Probably running her response thru a focus group. — Pax Trumpiana (@CincinnatusPax) July 17, 2016

Hillary Clinton most be running her #BatonRouge rogue statement through a focus group. Still waiting. pic.twitter.com/XVJz54HOU4 — Mark Young🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@MarkeeceYBR) July 17, 2016

@charliespiering @HillaryClinton Her focus group just finished brunch.Check back after Bloody Marys. — Nancy Taylor (@claytonryan7) July 17, 2016

. Waiting for the focus group results no doubt — lar 🇺🇸 (@tired_n_crabby) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 4:40pm ET: Statement from Mike Pence:

UPDATE 4:38pm ET: Name of deceased suspect released: “Sources told CBS News the suspect has been identified as Gavin Eugene Long, a 19-year-old black man.”

UPDATE 4:18pm ET: Governor John Bel Edwards speaks:

.@LouisianaGov calls shooting this morning an "Unspeakable heinous attack" #BatonRougeShooting — Kevin Frey (@KevinFreyTV) July 17, 2016

"They don't represent the values we stand for, obviously our community is hurting, and only through peace can we heal" – @LouisianaGov — Kevin Frey (@KevinFreyTV) July 17, 2016

.@JohnBelforLA: "There simply is no place for more violence… It doesn't address any injustice perceived or real." pic.twitter.com/55V0Im2fw2 — Fox News (@FoxNews) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 4:13pm ET: Details on victims.

2 BRPD officers killed and 1 EBRSO deputy killed. 2 BRPD officers in fair condition and 1 EBRSO deputy in critical condition. — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

Chief Dabadie: One of the BRPD officers killed was 41 yrs old, the other was 32.https://t.co/vcRVNJBxZE — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 4:12pm ET: Authorities reverse original claim of three suspects.

BREAKING: Suspect killed is believed to be only gunman in Baton Rouge shooting; no active shooter situation – state police superintendent — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 4:10pm ET: Presser with Louisiana Governor happening now.

Officials: No active shooter scenario in #BatonRouge; person who shot officers believed to have been killed at scene https://t.co/ME1fW5Z6XE — ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 3:22pm ET: Jindal making waves.

Former Louisiana Gov. Jindal on #BatonRouge: "It's time for us to say all lives matter" https://t.co/LyKgkW1pLi https://t.co/7eBlaYRs0Y — CNN (@CNN) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:50pm ET: Statement from Obama:

Breaking -> Obama reacts to Baton Rouge attacks in a statement – condemns attacks on police officers pic.twitter.com/4fazZ5rBp9 — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:45pm ET: “Black male wearing body armor.”

The #BatonRouge shooter described as black male with body armor https://t.co/OEBlVd7SUr https://t.co/FgjV19sVV2 — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:37pm ET: FBI announces involvement.

FBI: "The FBI New Orleans Division has personnel on scene in Baton Rouge to assist our law enforcement colleagues." — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:33pm ET: Reports coming out from Minnesota — early this morning a young man ambushed a Milwaukee police officer in his squad car.

A Milwaukee police officer was shot in a “vicious” attack early Sunday as he sat in his squad car while colleagues investigated a domestic disturbance call, an official said. The suspected shooter, identified by police as a 20-year-old West Allis man with two felonies on his record, was found dead in a nearby yard, they said. The incident began as a response to a domestic disturbance call near South 17th Street and West Morgan Avenue at about 2 a.m. During that investigation, someone fired shots into the squad car, striking an officer “multiple” times,” Asst. Police Chief William Jessup said in a morning press conference.

UPDATE 2:27pm ET: Trump’s second public message on the news. Hillary Clinton has yet to weigh in.

We are TRYING to fight ISIS, and now our own people are killing our police. Our country is divided and out of control. The world is watching — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:25pm ET: “Fatigues.” Fits with the Facebook live video where witness said he was “military.”

Dead suspect in Baton Rouge ambush was armed with rifle, wore black fatigues, senior law enforcement official says https://t.co/4LGR3hzny8 — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:24pm ET: New details from AP wire:

Police in Baton Rouge say a gas station not far from police headquarters is where three law enforcement officers were shot to death early Sunday. One suspect was also shot and killed. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. says the shooting took place outside and possibly inside the B-Quik convenience store on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. He says the suspect’s body was found next door, outside of a fitness center. Three other law enforcement officers were injured. Authorities believe two suspects may still be at large.

UPDATE 2:15pm ET: Another eyewitness video.

An eyewitness captured the sound of multiple gunshots in Baton Rouge, where 3 officers were shot and killed.https://t.co/YtKtHXEgfW — NBC News (@NBCNews) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 2:10pm ET: Live video stream, since deleted from Facebook, that purportedly shows the Baton Rouge suspect (GRAPHIC LANGUAGE):

UPDATE 2:02pm ET: Towed car had Texas license plate.

JUST IN: Car in Addis with TX plate being towed. It is reportedly connected to 2 suspicious people.https://t.co/kGjV2ObTes — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 1:53pm ET: Lee Stranahan writes: “I spoke with one of the protesters that he was incarcerated with last week to get a sense of what the word on the street is about the police shootings.”

Tension is super-high. I’m hearing conflicting stories about what happened and different opinions on the police shooting. Some people are saying “y’all took some of ours, now we took some yours” and other people are saying “it’s sad” and that the police who got killed didn’t deserve it. The police are telling people not to protest tonight, but the folks I’m talking to say that they aren’t stopping. I’m hearing another protest is planned for 7:30 tonight right by Baton Rouge Police Department.

UPDATE 1:52pm ET: Black Lives Matter in Minnesota (site of Philando Castile’s fatal shooting) say “Stay tuned tomorrow…”

Black Lives Matter St. Paul just announced they cancelled today's protest at Rosedale Center. Their statement: pic.twitter.com/adHKCWA50b — Mara Gottfried (@MaraGottfried) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 1:46pm ET: Video from developing situation — reporter says towed vehicle could be linked to officer killings.

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 1:44pm ET: Statement from Donald Trump.

We grieve for the officers killed in Baton Rouge today. How many law enforcement and people have to die because of a lack of leadership in our country? We demand law and order.

UPDATE 1:25pm ET: From Breitbart TV:

Cleveland police officer and Police Patrolmen’s Association President Steve Loomis said President Barack Obama had “blood on his hands.” Loomis said, “The president of the Untied States validated a false narrative and the nonsense that Black Lives Matter and the Media are pressing out to the public — validated with his very divisive statements And now we see an escalation. This has got to end.”

UPDATE 1:18pm ET: Developing situation — unclear if related to earlier shooting.

DEVELOPING: A swarm of law enforcement officers at Kyle's Express in Addis, heavy attention being put on grey Nissan pic.twitter.com/fkXPuUESFb — Scottie Hunter WAFB (@ScottieWAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 1:16pm ET: Charlie Spiering writes:

President Obama has been briefed on Baton Rouge shooting of police officers and asked to be updated throughout the day as more details become available. White House has been in contact with local officials in Baton Rouge and offered any assistance necessary.

UPDATE 1:03pm ET: Governor releases statement.

UPDATE 1:02pm ET: White House statement.

https://twitter.com/ReutersUS/status/754721878577704966

UPDATE 12:50pm ET: Over-under on how many Democratic politicians get this fact wrong?

Witness says he heard a semiautomatic weapon, not fully auto.https://t.co/yLcHIUW4sW — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:46pm ET: Some taqiyya from DeRay.

DeRay Mckesson, a Black Lives Matter leader: "The movement began as a call to end violence. That call remains." https://t.co/w7zO81QAna — The New York Times (@nytimes) July 17, 2016

Never forget:

Y'all, I just cannot use the hashtag #BaltimoreRiots. Today, I saw an uprising. — deray (@deray) April 28, 2015

UPDATE 12:44pm ET: More shooting.

https://twitter.com/WAFB/status/754718196280725504

UPDATE 12:35pm ET: Only fiver officers shot?

OLOL confirms 5 officers shot, 3 dead. 1 injured officer is critical, other one in fair condition — Graham Ulkins (@GrahamWAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:33pm ET:

Authorities say 1 suspect was barricaded in a building. https://t.co/w3S2M7OQ5X — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

@brpd is sending in a robot to check status of one of the gunman, if he has explosives on him @WAFB — Kiran Chawla (@Kiran_WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:32pm ET: Lee Stranahan writes:

In the wake of the Baton Rouge shooting, there is a noticeably increased police presence in downtown Cleveland in the area surrounding the side of the Republican National Convention.

UPDATE 12:28pm ET: Suspect dead. Number of injured revised down to three.

MORE: 1 suspect is dead, there may be 2 other suspects @DavidBegnaud reports live https://t.co/9ELwtvppso pic.twitter.com/COrhCJVp2n — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 17, 2016

#BREAKING: 1 suspect dead, 2 at large in Baton Rouge following deadly shooting. (Per @FoxNews) — FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) July 17, 2016

BREAKING: Authorities in Louisiana say 3 law enforcement officers dead, 3 injured in Baton Rouge; one suspect dead. — The Associated Press (@AP) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:22pm ET: Lee Stranahan writes:

While I was covering the protest in Baton Rouge, many residents expressed fear that the protest would turn to violence although they said they hoped they would not.

Although the media has not reported it, the Black Liberation ideology of groups like Black Lives Matter as a deeply rooted antipathy towards law enforcement. For example, the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement have noted themselves that they pay homage to convicted cop killer Assata Shakur every one of their events, and openly admire other convicted cop killers such as Mumia Abu-Jamal and H. Rap Brown.

UPDATE 12:17pm ET: Lee Stranahan writes:

A black resident of Baton Rouge who recently wrote to us detailing his view of the tensions there has contacted Breitbart News and told us exclusively:

I have the pulse of black people here even though I’m in the suburbs. A massively impoverished populace with nothing to live for has now been radicalized. Dangerous mix. Most have cooled down but that’s too many people who are ignorant, dumb and without guidance now radicalized for this to not happen. Now I’m afraid for random acts of violence to continue along racial and blue lines

UPDATE 12:14pm ET: Sheriff’s statement.

UPDATE 12:13pm ET: More on the scene of the shooting.

#News: The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office says the scene is active but contained https://t.co/LyKgkW1pLi #BatonRouge — CNN (@CNN) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 12:06pm ET: Hospitals on lockdown.

NEW: 2 hospitals on lockdown, suspect appeared to be wearing black with assault rifle https://t.co/hECQavik1P https://t.co/dO0xIKzC3q — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:53am ET:

The ATF is on the scene of the Airline Hwy shooting.https://t.co/dyXNYmhdug — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:49am ET: Details from CNN:

Police received a call of “suspicious person walking down Airline Highway with an assault rifle,” a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. When police arrived, the man opened fire. The remaining officers are hospitalized in critical condition, the source said. The victims were from Baton Rouge Police Department as well as East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, another official said.

UPDATE 11:45am ET: Mayor confirms three dead.

BREAKING: Three police officers shot and killed in Baton Rouge, mayor says https://t.co/4LGR3hzny8 pic.twitter.com/UHcIMm07Fj — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:36am ET: TV report says three officers are dead.

#CNN has said 3 officers are dead, 7 total shot. https://t.co/Rf5tmyONEW — ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:19am ET:

WATCH LIVE: Local TV coverage of shooting in Baton Rouge https://t.co/ZbhMfFU1v3 pic.twitter.com/vn3XYgFRBi — BNO News (@BNONews) July 17, 2016

A man who lives near Baton Rouge Police Headquarters said he heard "probably 10 to 12 gunshots go off" https://t.co/hzudHclnHa — The New York Times (@nytimes) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:15am ET:

Conflicting reports at this time whether the gunman is still at large:

BREAKING: One police officer shot dead by gunman on the loose in Baton Rouge https://t.co/uDlFEGa9tS pic.twitter.com/KqLX2rLzjO — Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 17, 2016

BREAKING: At least two police officers shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State Police PIO tells NBC; suspect has also been shot. — CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:13am ET:

Watch Now: Video of officers engaging suspectshttps://t.co/5Me0Scsie8 — WAFB (@WAFB) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:12am ET:

#BREAKING Mayor's office: Two officers killed in Baton Rouge, Lousiana early Sunday, near police headquarters. https://t.co/CQXVOK2vZ1 — The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) July 17, 2016

UPDATE 11:02am ET:

From CNN:

(CNN) Three officers are feared dead after a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officials said.

Kip Holden, the mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish Kip Holden, said authorities were still trying to get a handle on the situation, but added, “The count is three officers dead possibly.” The victims may include police officers and sheriff’s deputies “There is still an active scene. They are investigating,” he said. “Right now we are trying to get our arms around everything.” The shooter is believed to be down as well, Holden said.

From WBRZ:

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.

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