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| American Civic Association Hostage/Shooting situation -NY
asian guy blocked the rear exit and went in and started shooting happening now
on CNN
13 killed so far 20+ hostages http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/03/...ing/index.html Quote:
(CNN) -- Authorities are at the scene of a building in Binghamton, New York, where there are "multiple" shooting victims and hostages are being held, a county spokesman said.
Armed law enforcement officers gather at the scene of Friday's shootings in Binghamton, New York.
Armed law enforcement officers gather at the scene of Friday's shootings in Binghamton, New York.
Broome County Director of Emergency Services Brett Chellis said there is an "active" shooting situation at the American Civic Association, and that several law enforcement agencies are at the scene.
Chellis did not provide numbers of victims or hostages, and had no further details.
The local newspaper, the Press & Sun-Bulletin, said on its Web site that at least four people were shot and 41 people had been taken hostage. The newspaper reported that Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan, who was at the scene, said there was a hostage situation and said the shooter had a high-powered rifle.
The newspaper said the incident began around 10:30 a.m. ET. Nearby apartments were being evacuated, it said.
The American Civic Association helps immigrants and refugees with a number of issues, including personal counseling, resettlement, citizenship and reunification, and provides interpreters and translators, according to a United Way of Broome County Web site, which is affiliated with the association.
Binghamton is about 140 miles northwest of New York City.
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