News outlets are reporting the fatal shootings of two police officers in the Des Moines area. They were ambushed sitting in patrol cars.

CNN says the officers were shot at intersections about two miles apart. An Urbandale, Iowa, man has been identified as a suspect in both shootings.

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He is now in custody.

UPDATE: Suspect once was evicted from football game for displaying Confederate flag during National Anthem.

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