The Associated Press is reporting that multiple officers were shot in Baton Rouge, La. early Sunday morning, less than two weeks following the death of Alton Sterling, and 10 days after five officers were killed in Dallas.
The Baton Rouge Advocate and WFAB report that two police officers have died.
Mayor's office confirms 2 police officers have been killed in Baton Rouge shooting. They say stay home. Stay off the streets.
— Rebekah Allen (@rebekahallen) July 17, 2016
Sterling's death caused civil unrest across the United States for the days following the shooting. Baton Rouge Police were criticized by many protesters for heavy-handed police tactics during the protests following the arrests.
The shootings also come just days after police arrested three suspects after they were determined to be involved in a "credible" threat to kill or harm police. A fourth suspect remains at large in connection with the plot.
Since the shooting in Dallas, police have been on high alert.
