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Three US police officers shot in Baton Rouge: media

Published: 17 Jul 2016 - 06:15 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 11:09 am
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A man holds a sign reading "Stop killer cops" as he protests the killing of Alton Sterling by police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Joe Penney

 

Washington: At least three police officers have been shot in Louisiana on Sunday, US media reported.

"They are in extremely bad shape," WAFB television reported of the officers.

The station aired video footage of police responding to the scene in Baton Rouge. Multiple shots could be heard as civilian cars quickly backed away.

AFP