The shooting deaths of Dallas police officers come on the heels of two high-profile fatal shootings of black men earlier this week in the U.S. by police officers. Dallas was reeling a day after at least four gunmen opened fire last night, killing five police officers and injuring nine other people. It's time 4 patriotic Americans to stand up & stand against all the Cop haters - from Obama to the thugs on the street. — @shondarhimesCondolences were expressed by international leaders, including the president of the European Council and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Showers of prayers on the families of the deceased police.We must not fight violence with violence.

Source: CBC News July 08, 2016 13:21 UTC