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Dallas shooting: Metro Atlanta law enforcement reacts

Police take cover behind a vehicle outside a parking garage in downtown Dallas early Friday, July 8, 2016. Snipers opened fire on police officers in Dallas, police said. Some of the officers were killed. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Police take cover behind a vehicle outside a parking garage in downtown Dallas early Friday, July 8, 2016. Snipers opened fire on police officers in Dallas, police said. Some of the officers were killed. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
July 8, 2016

Five police officers were shot and killed early Friday in Dallas, Texas. Several more were wounded.

As news spread, metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies took to social media to express their condolences.

Atlanta Police Department:

Brookhaven Police Department:

Clayton County Police Department:

Dunwoody Police Department:

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Georgia Department of Public Safety:

Gwinnett Police Department:

Marietta Police Department: 

This morning our officers are coming to work with heavy hearts. We are here to protect and serve you, Marietta. Keeping...

Posted by Marietta, Georgia Police Department on Friday, July 8, 2016

Paulding County Sheriff's Office:

Please pray for the Dallas (Texas) Police Department and the families of the officers that tragically lost their lives last night.  #dallaspd #pauldingsheriff

Posted by Paulding County Sheriff on Friday, July 8, 2016

Pickens County Sheriff's Office:

As we learn more about the ambush attacks on Dallas PD officers while they were protecting the very people that were...

Posted by Pickens County Georgia Sheriff's Office on Thursday, July 7, 2016

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Sandy Springs Police Department:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers and the families of the Dallas Police Department.

Posted by Sandy Springs Police on 
Posted by Snellville Police Department on Thursday, July 7, 2016

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