The suspect killed by police in connection to the attack has been identified as a 25-year-old former member of the U.S. Army Reserve, who served a tour in Afghanistan.

Two snipers shooting at least 11 police officers during a rally in Dallas, Texas created a terrifying situation for hundreds of peaceful marchers, who quickly fled from the scene as the sound of bullets reigned overhead.

Five Dallas police officers have been killed and six others suffered gunshot wounds after a targeted attack in the city's core Thursday night.