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'Shooting' at Estonian defence ministry in Tallinn 'Shooting' at Estonian defence ministry in Tallinn
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There has been a shooting at Estonia's defence ministry in the capital Tallinn, officials say.There has been a shooting at Estonia's defence ministry in the capital Tallinn, officials say.
Police arrived at the ministry after an "incident involving guns" at about 15:30 (12:30 GMT), AP quoted spokesman Peeter Kuimet as saying. Police arrived at the ministry after an "incident involving guns" at about 1530 (1230 GMT).
The building has been evacuated and police cordoned off the area amid reports a gunman was still inside. The building was evacuated and police cordoned off the area. State broadcaster ERR said a gunman who had taken hostages was in police custody.
Defence minister Mart Laar was not thought to be in the ministry at the time, local media said.Defence minister Mart Laar was not thought to be in the ministry at the time, local media said.
Estonian daily paper Postimees reported on its website that a gunman may have taken a hostage. The website of Estonian daily paper Postimees carried photographs showing ambulances, and police wearing body armour setting up a cordon around the ministry.
Its website carried photographs showing ambulances, and police wearing body armour setting up a cordon around the ministry. Police in Tallin confirmed to the BBC that the ministry had been evacuated after shots "or small explosions".
There have been no reports of casualties.