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Annapolis shooting: Several people shot at US newspaper building Annapolis shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper
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US police are investigating a shooting at a local newspaper in Maryland, where several people have been shot. A shooting at a local newspaper in Maryland has left five people dead and more injured, say officials.
Police said there were multiple injuries at the scene, and that a suspect was now in custody. Police said there were multiple fatalities at the scene, and that a suspect was now in custody.
The shooting occurred at the Capital Gazette newspaper building on Thursday afternoon.The shooting occurred at the Capital Gazette newspaper building on Thursday afternoon.
One reporter has said a gunman shot through a glass door at "multiple employees" but police told the BBC they could not confirm details. One reporter has said a gunman shot through a glass door to the office at "multiple employees".
Some US media are quoting law enforcement officers as saying that there were multiple fatalities and injuries. "We've had a terrible shooting incident here this afternoon," county executive Steve Schuh said in a news conference.
But county police Lt Ryan Frashure said during a televised news conference that there are injuries, but could not give any further details. "There are several people who have died from this incident."
Lt Frashure said police did not anticipate this would be an event with "major casualties". Police said they could not identify the exact weapon at the time. They said the suspect was being interrogated by law enforcement.
He also could not confirm whether the shooting took place in the newsroom, and said police are still evacuating and securing the building. Several federal agencies, including the FBI, were involved in responding to the shooting.
Police Lt Ryan Frashure could not confirm whether the shooting took place in the newsroom, and said police are still evacuating and securing the building.
Maryland governor Larry Hogan said on Twitter he was "absolutely devastated" and was in contact with authorities.Maryland governor Larry Hogan said on Twitter he was "absolutely devastated" and was in contact with authorities.
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, the deputy press secretary told reporters. Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen responded to the Gazette journalist on Twitter, saying "journalists shouldn't have to fend off bullets in the newsroom".
President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was responding.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was responding.
The Capital Gazette is a daily newspaper and digital news site that is a part of Capital Gazette Communications.
Capital Gazette Communications publishes several local papers and is owned by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.