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'Multiple' people killed at Washington Navy Yard 'Multiple' people killed at Washington Navy Yard
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Police in Washington have confirmed "multiple" people were killed in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, a naval installation in the US capital.Police in Washington have confirmed "multiple" people were killed in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, a naval installation in the US capital.
At least four others including a police officer were injured, officials said.At least four others including a police officer were injured, officials said.
Police entered an office building in search of a gunman, after shots were fired at 08:20 local time (13:20 GMT).Police entered an office building in search of a gunman, after shots were fired at 08:20 local time (13:20 GMT).
One gunman was killed at the scene and police are searching for two other "potential" gunmen, Washington Police Chief Cathy Lanier said.One gunman was killed at the scene and police are searching for two other "potential" gunmen, Washington Police Chief Cathy Lanier said.
ABC News has identified a 50-year-old Navy employee whose employment status had "recently changed", as the deceased gunman. A 50-year-old Navy employee whose employment status had recently changed has been identified as the deceased gunman, ABC News reported.
Officials are searching the area surrounding the Navy Yard in south-east Washington DC for two additional suspects in military-style uniform, Ms Lanier said.Officials are searching the area surrounding the Navy Yard in south-east Washington DC for two additional suspects in military-style uniform, Ms Lanier said.
She described one as a white male in a tan short-sleeve military-style uniform and beret hat. He was last seen around 08:35 local time carrying a handgun. "The big concern for us right now is that we potentially have two other shooters that we have not located," she said.
A black male, approximately 50 years of age and wearing olive kit, is also being sought. She described one as a white male in a tan short-sleeve military-style outfit and beret hat. He was last seen about 08:35 local time carrying a handgun.
A black male approximately 50 years of age and wearing olive kit was seen carrying a long gun and is also being sought.
'Severe' injuries
Washington Mayor Vincent Gray said four people were wounded in the shooting. Ms Lanier said "multiple victims" were deceased.Washington Mayor Vincent Gray said four people were wounded in the shooting. Ms Lanier said "multiple victims" were deceased.
Capt Ed Buclatin, director of public affairs at the Navy Installations Command at the Navy Yard, said on Twitter that four people were killed and eight injured.
The US Navy said shots were reported fired at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters at the yard in south-east Washington DC.The US Navy said shots were reported fired at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters at the yard in south-east Washington DC.
At least three people suffering "severe" gunshot wounds were brought to Washington Hospital Center by helicopter, said chief medical officer Janis Orlowski.At least three people suffering "severe" gunshot wounds were brought to Washington Hospital Center by helicopter, said chief medical officer Janis Orlowski.
A Washington DC Metropolitan Police officer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, a female civilian was shot in the head and hand, and another woman was being treated for a shoulder wound, she said.A Washington DC Metropolitan Police officer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, a female civilian was shot in the head and hand, and another woman was being treated for a shoulder wound, she said.
All three were in critical condition but their chances for survival were "very good", Dr Orlowski said.All three were in critical condition but their chances for survival were "very good", Dr Orlowski said.
Eyewitness Patricia Ward reported hearing at least seven shots from inside a cafeteria on Monday morning.Eyewitness Patricia Ward reported hearing at least seven shots from inside a cafeteria on Monday morning.
"It just happened so fast… I just ran," she said."It just happened so fast… I just ran," she said.
Cmdr Tim Juris was on the fourth floor of the building when he heard shots, he told the BBC.Cmdr Tim Juris was on the fourth floor of the building when he heard shots, he told the BBC.
"It sounded like a cap gun as opposed to a real gun," he said."It sounded like a cap gun as opposed to a real gun," he said.
'Unimaginable violence'
In the minutes following the initial reports, dozens of emergency vehicles converged on the site. Helicopters have been flying overhead.In the minutes following the initial reports, dozens of emergency vehicles converged on the site. Helicopters have been flying overhead.
The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department has instructed family members to reunite at the car park of a nearby baseball stadium.The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department has instructed family members to reunite at the car park of a nearby baseball stadium.
President Barack Obama has been briefed on the matter by top officials and has directed federal agencies to co-ordinate their response efforts. President Barack Obama has been briefed on the matter by senior aides and has directed federal agencies to co-ordinate their response and investigation efforts.
At the White House, Mr Obama said he mourned "yet another mass shooting" and sent his thoughts and prayers to the victims.
"These are men and women going to work and doing their job," he said. "They know the dangers of serving abroad, but today they face the unimaginable violence that they wouldn't have expected here at home."
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.