One officer dead, one wounded in Louisiana shooting

A shooting in the capital city of US' Louisiana --Baton Rouge -- has left one police officer dead and another wounded.

A suspect was also put in custody after an hours-long standoff at a home.

Baton Rouge Police said the officers were responding to a call about reports of gunfire when they were shot in the northern part of the city, and one of the officers later died.

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The slain officer was a 21-year law enforcement veteran and that the wounded colleague had seven years of police work.

The second wounded officer was hospitalised and fighting for his life. The suspect was taken into custody after the standoff.

The policedid not elaborate on any possible charges even as they continue to investigate.