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Maryland shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper Maryland shooting: Five killed in 'targeted' attack on US newspaper
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A gunman has opened fire at a local newspaper office in Maryland, killing five people and wounding others. A gunman has opened fire at a local newspaper office in Maryland, killing five people and injuring others in what police said was a "targeted attack".
Staff at the Capital Gazette building in Annapolis said he shot through a glass door into the newsroom. Staff at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis said the attacker, armed with a shotgun and smoke grenades, shot through a glass door into the newsroom.
Police said it was a targeted attack on the newspaper, which had recently received "violent" threats through social media. US media have named a suspect held by police as Jarrod Ramos, who is reported to have unsuccessfully sued the newspaper group in 2012 for defamation.
A white male in his late 30s living in Maryland has been arrested and is being questioned. Police have not confirmed a motive.
He is reportedly refusing to co-operate with officers and a police source told CBS News that he had "damaged" his fingertips to avoid being identified. They said a white male suspect in his late 30s was taken into custody at the scene of the shooting and was being questioned.
He was found to be carrying fake grenades and smoke bombs in a backpack, police said. They said he used a "long gun" but did not give further details. Investigators were said to be looking into "violent" threats that had been made against the Capital Gazette via social media.
The deputy chief of Anne Arundel County Police, William Krampf, said an item "we believed to be an explosive device" had been found at the premises and destroyed. "This was a targeted attack on the Capital Gazette," said William Krampf, deputy chief of Anne Arundel County Police. He added that the gunman "entered the building with a shotgun and looked for his victims as he walked through the lower level".
County executive Steve Schuh told CNN that the suspect was hiding under a desk in the building when police officers arrived "within 60 seconds" of receiving news of the incident. He said there was "no exchange of fire".
The Capital Gazette publishes several local newspapers, including a daily called The Capital, which has a history dating back to 1884. It is owned by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.
The Baltimore Sun reported that police gathered outside Mr Ramos' house on Thursday after the attack. It said the alleged suspect has a "long-running feud" with The Capital over a 2011 report on a criminal harassment case involving him.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Krampf said an item "we believed to be an explosive device" had been found at the premises and destroyed. He said it turned out to be a smoke bomb.
He added that more than 170 people had been escorted safely from the building, which houses other businesses.He added that more than 170 people had been escorted safely from the building, which houses other businesses.
'War zone'
Staff at the Capital Gazette's titles were left reeling from the shooting, but vowed to put out an edition on Friday.
"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."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.
Mr Davis described the shooting at the newspaper's office in Annapolis, just east of Washington DC, as being "like a war zone".Mr Davis described the shooting at the newspaper's office in Annapolis, just east of Washington DC, as being "like a war zone".
He said that people were still hiding under their desks when the gunman stopped shooting. "I don't know why. I don't know why he stopped," he told the Baltimore Sun.He said that people were still hiding under their desks when the gunman stopped shooting. "I don't know why. I don't know why he stopped," he told the Baltimore Sun.
Another reporter, Danielle Ohl, said the newsroom was quite small, with "about 20 news staffers" and several advertising staff. "We are close. We are family. I am devastated," she said. Chase Cook, a reporter, tweeted: "I can tell you this: We are putting out a damn paper tomorrow."
Jimmy DeButts, the editor at the Capital Gazette, which runs several newspapers, tweeted that he was "heartbroken" following the incident. President Donald Trump was briefed on the attack. He tweeted that his "thoughts and prayers" were with the victims and their families.
County executive Steve Schuh told CNN that the suspect was hiding under a desk in the building when police officers arrived "within 60 seconds" of receiving news of the incident. He said that there was "no exchange of fire". White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders later condemned the attack on "innocent journalists doing their job".
He added: "Law enforcement does have a name [for the suspect] but we are not able to confirm it at this time." The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said it had deployed counterterrorism teams to media organisations in and around New York City as a precaution.
Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were involved in the response to the shooting. Read more about US gun violence
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) later said it had deployed counterterrorism teams to media organisations in and around New York City as a precaution. Another staff member at the Capital Gazette, Selene San Felice, told CNN that her first reaction to the shooting was to lie down under her desk, adding that she attempted to exit through a rear door but it was locked.
Reporter Danielle Ohl said the newsroom was quite small, with "about 20 news staffers" and several advertising staff. "We are close. We are family. I am devastated," she said.
Jimmy DeButts, the editor at the Capital Gazette, tweeted that he was "heartbroken" following the incident.
Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were involved in the response to the attack.
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 Mr Davis on Twitter, saying "journalists shouldn't have to fend off bullets in the newsroom".Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen responded to Mr Davis on Twitter, saying "journalists shouldn't have to fend off bullets in the newsroom".
President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting. He tweeted that his "thoughts and prayers" were with the victims and their families.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders later condemned the attack in a tweet.
The Capital is a daily newspaper and digital news site that is part of Capital Gazette Communications.
Capital Gazette Communications publishes several local papers and is owned by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.