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Tragedy. Jonathan it was a shootout and hours of negotiations followed after. Michelle and now we know one suspect is dead. Alison again, it started as a peaceful protest. Lets get to our Team Coverage now beginning with Marci Gonzalez. Marci its still blocked off as officers collect evidence and information on this ambush that claimed the lives of five of their colleagues. Today, heartbreak in dallas following the loss and chaos here overnight. [sirens] [gunfire] five Police Officers killed. Seven others along with two civilians injured. When a sniper positioned above a peaceful protest against Police Brutality starts shooting, targeting Police Officers. He said he was upset about the recent Police Shootings. The suspect stated he wanted to kill white people, especially white officers. Massive master with no cover from the spray of bullets from above lives saving others. One seen here taking on the gunman. That officer killed in this final act of bravery. Among the victims, 43yearold
Are struggling with racial issues. Now, sources tell nbc news while they think that Micah Johnson acted alone, they say it is possible that he had help. But so far, they havent found any lirvnk to extremist groups. From here, ill run upstairs to do a Facebook Live. Well have a retired homicide detective who will be answering questions. Pat, back to you. All right, chris. D. C. Police and city leaders standing in solidarity with the Dallas Police force today. They held a wreathlaying ceremony. Mayor bowser says its a small show of solidarity with the people of dallas. She calls for communities everywhere to work on their root causes of violence. Our community, like communities across this nation, must come together to ensure that we are invested in solving the root causes of violence in our community and ensuring that were going to deepen the trust between our Law Enforcement officials and between our community. Today, flags at buildings in d. C. Have been ordered to be at halfstaff. Th
Has now conducted multiple air strikes on isis also known as isil and delivered aid. A welcomed move by those who are in the path of this radical islamic group. The pentagon says f18 hornets based on the u. S. S. George w. Bush and a convoy today near the city verbil. Well Armed Islamic closed within 20 miles of this city. They take from the military. They have different kinds. Different weapons, very important to attack them by the air. Reporter perhaps hundreds have escaped from what john kerry calls terror. Shows all the signs of genocide. Reporter troops also dropped water and aid in a mountainous area surrounded by isis forces. President obama says the air strikes are necessary to protect u. S. Personnel but that combat troops will not be redeployed to iraq. Drawing fire from some critics. Dont let the enemy know what youre going to do other wise youre showing a lack of will. Youre showing a lack of resolve. Reporter but many welcome any u. S. Action against isis. Today in San Fra
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