CNN is reporting that a man opened fire Baton Rouge police officers on Sunday, injuring at least seven. Reports indicate that three officers may be dead.
A source close to the investigation told CNN that the incident started when police received a phone call about a suspicious person walking down Airline Highway with an assault rifle. The man opened fire when police arrived.
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CNN is also reporting:
- Some of the officers are in critical condition.
- Police officers were from the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff’s Office.
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This is a developing story. We will update as details become available.