BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- At least four people were shot and several people taken hostage Friday at an immigration services center in Binghamton, N.Y., according to police and news reports.
At least 41 hostages were in the building of the American Civic Association, The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin reported. Nearby apartments were being evacuated.
The condition of those shot wasn't immediately clear.
A man went into a building and started shooting, according to police scanner traffic reported by WBNG-TV. The gunman had a high-powered rifle, Mayor Matthew Ryan told the newspaper.
When the shooting started, people escaped to the basement in search of safety. More than a dozen people were hiding in a closet for more than an hour.
The American Civic Association's Web site says it helps immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification, interpreters, and translators.
At least 41 hostages were in the building of the American Civic Association, The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin reported. Nearby apartments were being evacuated.
The condition of those shot wasn't immediately clear.
A man went into a building and started shooting, according to police scanner traffic reported by WBNG-TV. The gunman had a high-powered rifle, Mayor Matthew Ryan told the newspaper.
When the shooting started, people escaped to the basement in search of safety. More than a dozen people were hiding in a closet for more than an hour.
The American Civic Association's Web site says it helps immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification, interpreters, and translators.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Print ShareThisBINGHAMTON, N.Y. — At least four people have been shot and several people taken hostage at an immigration services center in Binghamton, N.Y.
Mayor Matthew Ryan tells The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin on Friday that the gunman has a high-powered rifle.
The newspaper reports there are 41 hostages in the building of the American Civic Association. It says apartments are being evacuated.
Four people have been taken from the building on stretchers and moved to hospitals. The Binghamton SWAT team is on the scene.
The incident started about 10:30 a.m.
Print ShareThisBINGHAMTON, N.Y. — At least four people have been shot and several people taken hostage at an immigration services center in Binghamton, N.Y.
Mayor Matthew Ryan tells The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin on Friday that the gunman has a high-powered rifle.
The newspaper reports there are 41 hostages in the building of the American Civic Association. It says apartments are being evacuated.
Four people have been taken from the building on stretchers and moved to hospitals. The Binghamton SWAT team is on the scene.
The incident started about 10:30 a.m.
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