How US newspapers reported the brutal Dallas shooting episode

A look at the front pages of some of the newspapers from US

Police take cover behind a vehicle outside a parking garage in downtown Dallas early Friday, July 8, 2016. (AP Photo)

The United States witnessed killing of five police officers and two civilians when a 25-year-old military veteran who had served in Afghanistan attacked them during a protest rally against cases of racial killing against black community.

Micah Xavier Johnson of Mesquite, Texas said that he wanted to kill the ‘white’ police officers after cases of police shootings in the past.

The ambush style attack was carried out from an elevated position using two snipers. The Dallas police also said that the attack was very well planned.

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President Barack Obama decided to cut short his Europe trip and he will be visiting Dallas early next week.

Here are some examples of how the newspapers in US covered the shooting.

The Bakersfield Californian

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Chigago Sun Times

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Daily Journal

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Boston Herald

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NY Daily News

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New York Post

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The Oklahoman

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