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Congressional Black Caucus: Stop targeting police

By Susan Ferrechio

Published July 17, 2016 6:32pm ET

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Congressional Black Caucus: Stop targeting police — "The CBC continues to call for peace and we stand by state and federal officials as they investigate to find the individuals responsible for today's horrific event," Rep. G.K. Butterfield said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., condemned the attack on Baton Rouge police officers Sunday, acknowledging “tensions are high” in America.

Unidentified attackers shot and killed three police officers and wounded at least three others Sunday morning. The shooting comes after a string of incidents involving police officers shooting African-American men, which has sparked nationwide unrest.

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