2 Santa Cruz, Calif., police officers shot dead

Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 9:46 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 9:46 PM EST

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say two police officers have been killed in a shooting in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak has confirmed that the officers died after the shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that the first of two shootings took place as police were investigating a sexual assault. A suspect fired, hitting the two officers.

The newspaper says a third person was shot while police were in pursuit of the shooter. Authorities say that person also died.

Police say they are still search for at least one other suspect.

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2 Santa Cruz, Calif., police officers shot dead

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