The U.S. Navy confirmed Monday that there was an “active shooter” at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC. The Navy reported that three shots were fired at about 8:20 a.m.
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms active shooter at Washington Navy Yard. More to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms 3 shots fired 820am at @NAVSEA HQs BLDG 197. More to follow. #NavyYardShooting
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
Update: As of 8:52 a.m., the U.S. Navy said the shooter was still “active” and police were on scene.
#BREAKING: Still active shooter. More base police entering building. Approx. 3000 people work in bldg. #NavyYardShooting
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013