Shooter at Large at U.S. Navy Building in Washington, D.C.

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<p>I had hoped they would apprehend the shooter before any fatalities occurred. Sadly, updates indicate that there are multiple fatalities and the gunman/gunwoman remains at large.</p>

<p>I don’t want to accept “the fact” that such threats to the public and the resulting mayhem have become common.</p>

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<p>Reagan National Airport now closed by the FAA, according to a report.</p>

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<p>Yes, it’s the Navy Yard in DC. I have friends who work there. Praying for them and everyone there.</p>

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<p>Multiple shooters, one down.</p>

<p>Ten people shot, four dead.</p>

<p>Local news for me.</p>

<p>Four schools on lockdown.</p>

<p>Son is working at a school across the river, just got a text from him that they are OK. When he took a job in SE DC, a shooting at the Navy Yard was not at the top of anyone’s list of things to worry about.</p>

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<p>Prayers to friends and family of folks impacted. Dear friends used to live very nearby in SE Washington DC.</p>

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<p>Weirdly enough, I had a feeling that we were due for a shooting. It’s a terrible thing to feel/say but it’s our new reality. </p>

<p>Best wishes to everyone involved. So senseless.</p>

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<p>This seems to be a common occurrence in our country. It is already very difficult to get a gun in DC if you are a law abiding citizen. Yet, the criminals seem to have no trouble getting weapons. I hope either the police, the feds, or a military personnel can stop this guy before more innocent people are killed.</p>

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<p>This is terrible. :mad:</p>

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<p>Can you link to the source which talks about multiple shooters. My news source is only reporting one.</p>

<p>CNN’s online coverage isn’t very good right now.</p>

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Why do you feel that way Romani? Did you mean you were expecting something bad to happen on the anniversary of 9/11/2001 or anniversary of the Lehman collapse?</p>

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<p>[Washington</a> Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/]Washington”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/) headline is 4 Killed at Navy Yard</p>

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<p>The map on CNN was funny. My wife (who is from DC, and not far away) noted that they put the shipyard on the wrong side of the river. (They’ve now fixed it.)</p>

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[4</a> killed, 8 injured in a shooting at Washington Navy Yard; at least 2 shooters involved - Washington Times](<a href=“http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/16/police-responding-report-shots-washington-navy-yar/]4”>http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/16/police-responding-report-shots-washington-navy-yar/)</p>

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<p>Krlilies, nope. It had nothing to do with any date. But you have to think about the timeline of someone like me in their early-20s. There’s been a shooting or bombing every six months or so pretty much as long as I can remember.</p>

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<p>I’m watching a local DC NBC afilliate on TV. There are three helicopters continuing to circle the area, and the situation is being reported as an active search for more gunmen.</p>

<p>Police are sweeping one building.</p>

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<p>One shooter has been “neutralized”.</p>

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<p>CNN reporting that 2 shooters are down. </p>

<p>I don’t tend to put much stock in CNN though. (I’m watching MSNBC but I get CNN alerts to my phone)</p>

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<p>Shooter walked into the building, and shot and killed the guard shortly after 8AM. </p>

<p>He appeared to be targeting specific people.</p>

<p>The shooter was killed either by the FBI, or by local police who were first on the scene.</p>

<p>The suspect was armed with a double barrelled shotgun which was used to wound a DC police officer.</p>

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<p>Now they are saying “no additional shooters,”</p>

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<p>Do you think CNN can POSSIBLY make the headline any bigger on their page? Oy vey!</p>