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Snipers shoot ten Dallas police officers during protest rally killing three, police say

Two snipers shot ten Dallas police officers, killing three, according to a statement from Dallas Police Chief David Brown. Two of the officers are in surgery, and three are in critical condition. No officers have been identified, and no suspects are in custody. 

Here is the complete statement from Brown issued at 10:26 central time:

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.