MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A shooting reportedly involving three attackers occurred earlier on Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in a location some five miles away from where police shot and killed African-American man Alton Sterling last week.
"POTUS [President of the United States] 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," the White House said in a statement.
At least three police officers have been killed in the shooting, with several others injured, including one in critical condition, according to reports. One suspect shooter has been killed while another is barricaded in a building in an ongoing standoff with police. The third attacker is reportedly at large.
