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Atlanta reacts to slain Baton Rouge police officers

BATON ROUGE, LA - JULY 17: Baton Rouge Police officers patrol Airline Hwy after 3 police officers were killed early this morning on July 17, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to reports, one suspect has been killed while others are still being sought by police. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Credit: Sean Gardner

Credit: Sean Gardner

BATON ROUGE, LA - JULY 17: Baton Rouge Police officers patrol Airline Hwy after 3 police officers were killed early this morning on July 17, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to reports, one suspect has been killed while others are still being sought by police. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
By Kyle Nazario
July 17, 2016

The news that three police officers had been killed in an attack in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, shocked America and Atlanta.

Tributes from politicians, law enforcement and non-uniformed citizens alike have poured in since the attacks.

Our thoughts and prayers are with #BatonRouge Police

Posted by Hiram Police Department on Sunday, July 17, 2016

Just when we were taking these off, mourning bands will go back on our badges. Thoughts and prayers with #BatonRouge

Posted by Sandy Springs Police on Sunday, July 17, 2016

The attacks happened after a period of sustained tension between Baton Rouge police over the shooting of Alton Sterling. There have been protests almost nightly since the officer-involved killing on July 5.

WSB-TV contributed to this story.

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