A naval ship docked at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard.
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September 16, 2013
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At least seven people have been critically injured by a gunman at the Washington Navy Yard this morning. The police are now looking for the “active shooter,” and the naval facility is under a “shelter in place” order.
The Navy confirmed the shooting incident in a press release issued this morning. “ An active shooter was reported inside the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building (Bldg. 197) on the Washington Navy Yard at 8:20 a.m. (Eastern Time),” the statement said. 3,000 people work at the systems command headquarters. At least one of the injured is a police officer, according to the Washington Post, and NBC News reported that a federal officer was injured as well.
The gunman has reportedly locked himself in a room at the Navy Yard.
The shooting has led to street closures and bus detours in Washington, D.C.
“If you live or work in Navy Yard area, please shelter in place until situation is cleared,” D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray tweeted.
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