Almost a week after the tragic events that took place in Dallas and claimed the lives of five police officers, a memorial service was held today to formally lay them rest. The president attended and gave a moving speech about the fallen officers, as well as the state of violence and guns in the country.

In mixed crowds of average people like you and me, the police have become increasingly violent, resorting to tear gas, smoke bombs, and rubber bullets to remove people protesting against brutality.

Shetamia Taylor, 37, was with her four sons, ages 12 to 17, whom she brought with her to teach them about peaceful protesting. It was there, when a rogue shooter opened fire, that she acted as a human shield for her 15-year-old son.

Chaos and tension continued into the early hours of this morning with five police officers killed and seven injured in Dallas, Texas. Five cops were killed by snipers during a peaceful protest in Dallas overnight.