Gadhafi Killed

Reports say Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed in gun battle

According to reports from Al-Jazeera and Reuters, Libyan dictator Muammar Gadafi was killed in his hometown of Sirte during a gun battle, which led to wounds to his legs and head.

This live stream at Al-Jazeera is reporting details on the circumstances under which Gadafi was captured and killed.

The National Transitional Council, put in place to replace the Gadafi government during the Arab Spring protests, confirmed to Reuters that Gadafi died in combat. He had been on the run for the past few months after the Libyan people overthrew the government.

More details continue to unfold.