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Annapolis shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper Annapolis shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper
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A shooting at a local newspaper in Maryland has left five people dead and more injured, say officials. A gunman has opened fire at a local newspaper in Maryland, killing five people and wounding many more.
Police said there were multiple fatalities at the scene, and that a suspect was now in custody. Staff at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis said he shot through a glass door into the newsroom.
The shooting occurred at the Capital Gazette newspaper building on Thursday afternoon. "There is nothing more terrifying than hearing multiple people get shot while you're under your desk and then hear the gunman reload," tweeted reporter Phil Davis.
One reporter has said a gunman shot through a glass door to the office at "multiple employees". Police said a suspect was now in custody and was being questioned.
"We've had a terrible shooting incident here this afternoon," county executive Steve Schuh said in a news conference."We've had a terrible shooting incident here this afternoon," county executive Steve Schuh said in a news conference.
"There are several people who have died from this incident.""There are several people who have died from this incident."
Police said they could not identify the exact weapon at the time. They said the suspect was being interrogated by law enforcement.Police said they could not identify the exact weapon at the time. They said the suspect was being interrogated by law enforcement.
Several federal agencies, including the FBI, were involved in responding to the shooting. Several federal agencies, including the FBI, were involved in responding to the shooting in the city of Annapolis, just east of Washington DC.
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.
Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen responded to the Gazette journalist on Twitter, saying "journalists shouldn't have to fend off bullets in the newsroom".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.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.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.Capital Gazette Communications publishes several local papers and is owned by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.