Updated 9:48 a.m.
Egyptian troops opened fire Friday on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi marching toward the Republican Guard headquarters, according to media reports. A BBC correspondent at the scene said there were casualties.
Reuters reported that at least three protesters were fatally shot by the army, citing security sources. Agence France-Presse also reported that at least 3 died in the skirmish.
#BREAKING Troops open fire as Morsi backers march on Republican Guard HQ: AFP
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) July 5, 2013
#BREAKING At least 3 dead in gunfight between Egypt army, demos: AFP
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) July 5, 2013
Shots fired during a demonstration in support of ousted Egyptian President Morsi in the capital Cairo
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 5, 2013
