Dallas Police Sniper Suspect Killed During Standoff
The shooter has also been identified as a 25-year old man from Dallas.
Communities across the world are still trying to process the series of events that have taken place over the past 48 hours. Last night, a devastating attack left five Dallas police officers dead — while five others are still hospitalized after being shot. Moments ago, a major update was provided, announcing the suspected shooter was killed by a police robot carrying an explosive device which was detonated in a parking garage where the suspect was located. A senior law enforcement official told NBC News the suspect is believed to be 25-year-old Micah Xavier Johnson, a resident of the Dallas area. President Obama has addressed the unfortunate turn of events and says “all Americans should be deeply troubled by the fatal shootings.”
WATCH: Police chief: Suspect was killed by detonation of police bomb; said he was upset about white people. https://t.co/mwk83rmHF7
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) July 8, 2016
JUST IN: Chief: Dallas suspect said he was upset about "black lives matter," police shootings, white people; wanted to kill white officers.
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) July 8, 2016
Our thoughts are with everyone effected. Be safe out there.
