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At least one shot at US Navy base in Washington 'Several' people shot at US Navy yard in Washington
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A gunman has shot at least one person at the Washington Navy Yard, a naval installation in the US capital, say officials. A gunman has shot "several" people at the Washington Navy Yard, a naval installation in the US capital, the US Navy has said.
The US Navy confirmed police had entered the building in search of a gunman, after at least three shots were fired at 08:20 local time (13:20 GMT). The Navy confirmed police had entered an office building in search of a gunman, after shots were fired at 08:20 local time (13:20 GMT).
The US Navy has confirmed one person was shot, but local news agencies said as many as three people were wounded. Local news agencies said as many as three people were wounded, including one police officer.
Personnel at the base have been ordered to "shelter in place", the Navy said. Personnel at the yard have been ordered to "shelter in place", the Navy said.
The US Navy said shots were reported to have been fired at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters at the yard in south-east Washington DC.The US Navy said shots were reported to have been fired at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters at the yard in south-east Washington DC.
Dozens of emergency vehicles have converged on the site. Dozens of emergency vehicles have converged on the site, and helicopters have been flying overhead.
President Barack Obama has been briefed on the matter by top officials and has directed federal agencies to co-ordinate their response efforts.
As many as 3,000 people work at the command, which engineers, purchases, builds and maintains ships and submarines for the Navy.As many as 3,000 people work at the command, which engineers, purchases, builds and maintains ships and submarines for the Navy.
The Washington Navy Yard is the US Navy's oldest shore installation, first opened in the early 19th Century, according to the Navy.The Washington Navy Yard is the US Navy's oldest shore installation, first opened in the early 19th Century, according to the Navy.