Navy Yard Shooter Dead After Fatal Incident (LIVE UPDATES)
Washington Navy Yard
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U.S. Park Police helicopter with a person in the rescue basket, flies
over a building at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, Monday, Sept.
16, 2013. At least one gunman opened fire inside a building at the
Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Officials say at least one shooter has died at the Washington Navy Yard, according to the AP. Several people were killed and as many as 10 were wounded during a shooting that began early Monday morning.
District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy Lanier confirmed that the shooter has been killed during a press conference. She also said one officer was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a shooter.
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2:22 PM – Today
Senate On Full Lockdown
The Senate sergeant at arms has sent a full lockdown memo to the Senate offices.
The memo is below:
The memo is below:
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the shooting at the Navy Yard this morning and particularly the possibility of suspects remaining at large, we have decided to lock down the Senate complex. You may move about the building; however, for the next two hours you may not leave nor can anyone enter the building. This will be in effect until we deem the situation safe in the neighboring community. We do not have any information to suggest the Senate, its Members, or staff are in any danger, but out of an abundance of caution, we feel this is the best course of action to keep everyone safe. This is being done in consultation with Chief Kim Dine, U.S. Capitol Police. Additional information will be shared at 5:00 p.m.-- Sam Stein
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2:20 PM – Today
Nationals Game Canceled
The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves will not play tonight, as the stadium is very close to the site of the shooting.
The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow as a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
-- Luke Johnson
The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow as a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
-- Luke Johnson
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2:18 PM – Today
Aaron Alexis Identified As Shooter: Media Reports
Aaron Alexis, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, has been identified as the shooter at the Navy Yards, three outlets are now reporting.
The identification has come from NBC News, USA Today and CBS News.
The Huffington Post reached out to the police department for confirmation, but officials there were not confirming names as of 3:00 p.m. Monday.
Earlier in the day, NBC News and CBS identified another suspect as the shooter. That report turned out to be wrong and the two news stations retracted their stories.
The Huffington Post will continue to try and independently confirm Alexis' involvement in the shooting.
The identification has come from NBC News, USA Today and CBS News.
The Huffington Post reached out to the police department for confirmation, but officials there were not confirming names as of 3:00 p.m. Monday.
Earlier in the day, NBC News and CBS identified another suspect as the shooter. That report turned out to be wrong and the two news stations retracted their stories.
The Huffington Post will continue to try and independently confirm Alexis' involvement in the shooting.
1:57 PM – Today
Senate Leadership Told To 'Shelter In Place'
1:55 PM – Today
Stuck In The Food CourtNavy Yard employee Gerritt tweeted a picture of the scene from the Navy Yard food court where he is on lockdown:
1:52 PM – Today
Nationals Players Cleared To Enter Stadium
Players
cleared to go to Nats Park after Navy Yard shootings-game status still
unclear- told they can come to the stadium on a certain route
1:48 PM – Today
Police: White Male In Tan Outfit Not A Suspect
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1:39 PM – Today
Buses Head Into Perimeter Of Shooting
Christina Wilkie ✔ @christinawilkie
3 buses head into perimeter of #NavyYardShooting. Shelter in place order on. Unclear if buses for employees. pic.twitter.com/jZlr7rPmJO
1:24 PM – Today
Mitch McConnell Thanks Armed Services, Capitol Police
Senate
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) addressed the mass shooting at
the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., in a floor speech Monday. A
transcript is below:
We're all thinking about today's tragic shootings at the Navy Yard, about the victims and their families. The men and women in our military courageously put their lives on the line in many dangerous places around the world. It's painful for all of us to think about them having to worry about their safety when they come home, too.Many people in the area -- and across the country -- will be directly affected by this terrible tragedy. We pray for all of them.-- Sabrina Siddiqui
These kinds of incidents always remind us how fragile life is. They also remind those of us who work in and around the Capitol how much we owe to all the men and women who work so hard to keep us safe each and every day.
So I want to take this opportunity to thank Terry Gainer and his team, and Chief [Kim] Dine and the entire Capitol Police force, for all they do day in and day out. And for everyone else who is helping work through this tragedy -- the first responders and medical personnel, the D.C. police -- I want you to know one thing: We are thankful for your hard work and sacrifice.
Everyone is deeply grateful, especially on days like this.
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1:19 PM – Today
Photo: M Street And Half Street
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panoramic photo shows M Street and Half Street SE to the right, and the
entrance to the Navy Yard metro station on the left. Fans going to the
game tonight would stream out towards the stadium down the street. On
the left is a look down towards the police presence outside Navy Yard
and DOT headquarters.
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1:15 PM – Today
Senate In Recess After Shooting
Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Monday the Senate would
be in recess in light of the Navy Yard shooting. Votes scheduled for
Monday evening were postponed to Tuesday morning. The Nevada Democrat
expressed his condolences for victims in remarks on the Senate floor and
thanked first responders at the scene.
--Sabrina Siddiqui
--Sabrina Siddiqui
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1:13 PM – Today
D.C. Mayor: 12 Fatalities
At
least 12 people have died in the Navy Yard shootings this morning,
Mayor Vincent Gray said during his second press briefing on Monday.
"It doesn't get much more serious than this," said a sullen-looking Gray. He added that one officer was injured but that "he's gonna be fine."
There was no known motive at this stage, Gray added, and no reason to think it's a terrorist threat.
"We don't know for certain whether there are other shooters," said Gray. "We're continuing to engage in that investigation."
"It doesn't get much more serious than this," said a sullen-looking Gray. He added that one officer was injured but that "he's gonna be fine."
There was no known motive at this stage, Gray added, and no reason to think it's a terrorist threat.
"We don't know for certain whether there are other shooters," said Gray. "We're continuing to engage in that investigation."
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12:51 PM – Today
Starbucks Near Navy Yard Is Closed
Some
fast food joints are still open by the Navy Yard. Subway is open; Five
Guys is open. A few dozen mostly reporters are milling about on the
streets. But Starbucks, for one, is not risking anything.
--Jennifer Bendery
--Jennifer Bendery
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12:45 PM – Today
Scene Doesn't Look Like Boston Manhunt
HuffPost
just asked a Metropolitan Police officer whether, as reports suggest, a
manhunt is underway for two more suspects believed to be involved in
the Navy Yard shooting. The officer answered "kind of." He declined to
give his name.
Indeed, first responders and police officers were spotted in line at a Subway sandwich shop less than a block from police security tape near New Jersey Avenue, SE. Helicopters still hovered close overhead, but some local businesses were open.
The scene was very different from a 24-hour manhunt this April in Boston for suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. In that scenario, an entire neighborhood was shut down as heavily armed SWAT teams searched house-to-house.
--Christina Wilkie
Indeed, first responders and police officers were spotted in line at a Subway sandwich shop less than a block from police security tape near New Jersey Avenue, SE. Helicopters still hovered close overhead, but some local businesses were open.
The scene was very different from a 24-hour manhunt this April in Boston for suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. In that scenario, an entire neighborhood was shut down as heavily armed SWAT teams searched house-to-house.
--Christina Wilkie
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12:44 PM – Today
Photo: Nationals Stadium Lot B
A photo from Parking Lot B, taken at 12:12 p.m. Tables are being set up for people to reunite with loved ones.
--Jon Ward
--Jon Ward
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