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Gunman on rampage at US factory Gunman on rampage at US factory
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A gunman armed with an assault rifle has shot at least three people at a factory in the city of St Louis, Missouri, US police said.A gunman armed with an assault rifle has shot at least three people at a factory in the city of St Louis, Missouri, US police said.
Initial reports say at least one person has been killed at the ABB Power electrical products plant, but this has not been confirmed. At least one person has been killed at the ABB Power electrical products plant, a fire department spokesman told AP news agency.
One report said workers were hiding in offices and on the roof awaiting rescue, while the gunman was at large. Another report said workers were hiding in offices and on the roof awaiting rescue, while the gunman was at large.
Police have surrounded the building, US media says. Police have surrounded the building and nearby roads have been closed.
The shooting began at 0630 local time (1230 GMT) police said.
Some local media said the gunman was an employee at the plant, but this was not confirmed.