At least two officer s have been shot in the Old Hammond area of Baton Rouge, police said.
The shooting began at 8:45 a.m. local time, and the conditions on the ground are unclear at this time, according to police.
The situation is ongoing, and one suspect is "down," police said.
A local hospital confirmed to ABC News that they are dealing with a multiple casualty event.
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