Active Shooter at the Navy Yard in DC
At least seven people were shot- two of them police officers - on the grounds of the Washington Navy Yard Monday morning, and the shooter has not yet been apprehended, authorities confirmed.
One of those shot was a D.C. police officer, reported NBC News' Pete Williams.
The U.S. Navy says three shots were fired at 8:20 a.m. inside Building #197 at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, 1336 Isaac Hull Ave. in the Southeast section of the District. U.S. military officials say the gunman - armed with an AR-15, a military-style assault weapon - first shot an U.S. base security officer.
Authorities say a base police officer also was seriously injured.
One victim was reported to be on the roof of a building, reported News4's Tony Tull. A U.S. Park Police helicopter hovering above the scene around 9:50 a.m. lowered a basket to a building and lifted what appeared to be a shooting victim from the roof.
The shots continued to ring out through the morning, including a volley that Tull reported at about 9:20 a.m.
News4's Jackie Benson said the suspect is inside a military building and is armed with a rifle and possibly a shotgun.
Authorities say this a lone gunman.
Emergency personnel converged on the scene, "and a shelter in place order has been issued for Navy Yard personnel," the Navy said. Among the responders was a federal SWAT unit.
The 11th Street Bridge and roads in the area are closed.
Metro has also reopened New Jersey Avenue entrance at the Navy Yard station.
The Navy Yard is located in southeast Washington on the Anacostia River. The Navy says 3,000 people work inside the building.
This is developing
Update #1 - The Navy has confirmed fatalities.
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms several injuries with reports of fatalities at #NavyYardShooting. More to follow.
- U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
Update #2 - The Washington Post is reporting that there are multiple shooters and at least 10 shot with 4 dead.
Update #3 - (11:14am) NBC News is reporting shots have been fired in a second building.
Update #4 - 11:28am - at least one shooter is dead. DC Police are supposed to hold a press conference shortly.
Update #5 - Police press conference that one shooter is dead. They believe there are TWO additional shooters who are still at large or are hiding out. These two individuals (one white male and one black male) are dressed in military garb, but police don't believe they are military. They have not confirmed the number of fatalities only that there are "multiple" deceased. There will be another press conference in approximately 2 hours.
Update #6 - If you need to find a loved one in the Navy Yard the navy has provided the following numbers: (202) 433-6151 or (202) 433-9713
Update #7 - The Pentagon has confirmed there are 7 fatalities. It is unclear if this includes the deceased gunman.
Update #8 - New press conference - DC confirming 12 fatalities at least, but they are still looking. No known motive at this stage. The FBI is now taking over lead of the investigation. They are still unsure if there are additional shooters and continue to search. They are described as a white man, 40-50, dressed in outfit consistent with Navy uniform and black man, 40-50, 5'10", 180 lbs, greying sideburns in olive military garb. There will be another press briefing at 4pm est. Any information 1-800-CALL-FBI if you have any information.
Update #9 - the deceased gunman is a 34 year old man from Ft. Worth, Texas who used a former employee's badge to get into the building. The gunman is named Aaron Alexis. It's unclear if he is a current or former employee, but he worked for the Navy as a civilian contractor. He used the badge of another former employee to get in. Additionally, the white male identified as a potential accomplice is now being list as not involved and not a persona of interest. No comment on the other potential accomplice.
Update #10 - NBC released a picture of the shooter:
Updated #11 - at the 4:20pm press conference, DC confirmed that another victim who was transferred to a hospital passed away, resulting in a total of 13 dead including the gunman. FBI continues to stress the investigation is active. No idea about motive, and the second suspect has not been cleared.
The Navy has confirmed.
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My dad works there, but my sister says it's not in his building. I work in DC and opted to take today off and work Friday instead... the city is probably a mess. =( My thoughts with the injured.
One of those shot was a D.C. police officer, reported NBC News' Pete Williams.
The U.S. Navy says three shots were fired at 8:20 a.m. inside Building #197 at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, 1336 Isaac Hull Ave. in the Southeast section of the District. U.S. military officials say the gunman - armed with an AR-15, a military-style assault weapon - first shot an U.S. base security officer.
Authorities say a base police officer also was seriously injured.
One victim was reported to be on the roof of a building, reported News4's Tony Tull. A U.S. Park Police helicopter hovering above the scene around 9:50 a.m. lowered a basket to a building and lifted what appeared to be a shooting victim from the roof.
The shots continued to ring out through the morning, including a volley that Tull reported at about 9:20 a.m.
News4's Jackie Benson said the suspect is inside a military building and is armed with a rifle and possibly a shotgun.
Authorities say this a lone gunman.
Emergency personnel converged on the scene, "and a shelter in place order has been issued for Navy Yard personnel," the Navy said. Among the responders was a federal SWAT unit.
The 11th Street Bridge and roads in the area are closed.
Metro has also reopened New Jersey Avenue entrance at the Navy Yard station.
The Navy Yard is located in southeast Washington on the Anacostia River. The Navy says 3,000 people work inside the building.
This is developing
Update #1 - The Navy has confirmed fatalities.
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms several injuries with reports of fatalities at #NavyYardShooting. More to follow.
- U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
Update #2 - The Washington Post is reporting that there are multiple shooters and at least 10 shot with 4 dead.
Update #3 - (11:14am) NBC News is reporting shots have been fired in a second building.
Update #4 - 11:28am - at least one shooter is dead. DC Police are supposed to hold a press conference shortly.
Update #5 - Police press conference that one shooter is dead. They believe there are TWO additional shooters who are still at large or are hiding out. These two individuals (one white male and one black male) are dressed in military garb, but police don't believe they are military. They have not confirmed the number of fatalities only that there are "multiple" deceased. There will be another press conference in approximately 2 hours.
Update #6 - If you need to find a loved one in the Navy Yard the navy has provided the following numbers: (202) 433-6151 or (202) 433-9713
Update #7 - The Pentagon has confirmed there are 7 fatalities. It is unclear if this includes the deceased gunman.
Update #8 - New press conference - DC confirming 12 fatalities at least, but they are still looking. No known motive at this stage. The FBI is now taking over lead of the investigation. They are still unsure if there are additional shooters and continue to search. They are described as a white man, 40-50, dressed in outfit consistent with Navy uniform and black man, 40-50, 5'10", 180 lbs, greying sideburns in olive military garb. There will be another press briefing at 4pm est. Any information 1-800-CALL-FBI if you have any information.
Update #9 - the deceased gunman is a 34 year old man from Ft. Worth, Texas who used a former employee's badge to get into the building. The gunman is named Aaron Alexis. It's unclear if he is a current or former employee, but he worked for the Navy as a civilian contractor. He used the badge of another former employee to get in. Additionally, the white male identified as a potential accomplice is now being list as not involved and not a persona of interest. No comment on the other potential accomplice.
Update #10 - NBC released a picture of the shooter:
Updated #11 - at the 4:20pm press conference, DC confirmed that another victim who was transferred to a hospital passed away, resulting in a total of 13 dead including the gunman. FBI continues to stress the investigation is active. No idea about motive, and the second suspect has not been cleared.
The Navy has confirmed.
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My dad works there, but my sister says it's not in his building. I work in DC and opted to take today off and work Friday instead... the city is probably a mess. =( My thoughts with the injured.