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Two armed men opened fire on police outside an event showcasing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in Garland, Texas.
Police said two men pulled up in a vehicle and shot a Garland ISD Police officer outside the building. The men were then shot and killed by Garland police.
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The officer who was shot remains in a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Businesses near the area were evacuated, including a nearby Walmart. Police are preparing to search vehicles parked outside for explosives.
The Curtis Culwell Center in Garland is hosting a controversial art event featuring cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest was organized by the American Freedom Defense Initiative. The group claims the event is an effort to stand up against violent intimidation.'
Garland SWAT evacuated those attending the event to nieghboring Naaman Forest High School.
The event was organized after a pro-Islamic event was held in January. Many people consider depictions of the Prophet as offensive.
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There was a heavy police presence all afternoon outside of the center. Organizers spent nearly $10,000 on extra security for the event, police said.
NBC 5 is monitoring the situation and will provide more information as updates come in.
Two armed men opened fire on police outside an event showcasing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in Garland, Texas.
Police said two men pulled up in a vehicle and shot a Garland ISD Police officer outside the building. The men were then shot and killed by Garland police.
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The officer who was shot remains in a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Businesses near the area were evacuated, including a nearby Walmart. Police are preparing to search vehicles parked outside for explosives.
The Curtis Culwell Center in Garland is hosting a controversial art event featuring cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest was organized by the American Freedom Defense Initiative. The group claims the event is an effort to stand up against violent intimidation.'
Garland SWAT evacuated those attending the event to nieghboring Naaman Forest High School.
The event was organized after a pro-Islamic event was held in January. Many people consider depictions of the Prophet as offensive.
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There was a heavy police presence all afternoon outside of the center. Organizers spent nearly $10,000 on extra security for the event, police said.
NBC 5 is monitoring the situation and will provide more information as updates come in.
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