The Capital Gazette reports on a shooting in their own offices:
Anne Arundel County Police confirmed there was an âactive shooterâ at 888 Bestgate Road, where the newspaperâs offices are located. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed it was responding to a âshooting incidentâ at the Gazette.
Phil Davis, a Gazette reporter, said that multiple people had been shot. Police did not immediately respond to requests for further information.
UPDATE 1:55 pm:
CNN reports multiple fatalities:
At least five people were killed in the Capital Gazette shooting, Acting Police Chief of Anne Arundel County Bill Krampf said in a press conference.
"There are five fatalities that is we know of," he said, adding that there were several other people who were "gravely injured."
Krampf promised more information in the next briefing. Another press conference is expected at 5 p.m.
Davis, Capital Gazette crime reporter, tweeted from the office:
I will tweet what I can while I wait to be interviewed by police.
â Phil Davis (@PhilDavis_CG) June 28, 2018
A single shooter shot multiple people at my office, some of whom are dead.
â Phil Davis (@PhilDavis_CG) June 28, 2018
Gunman shot through the glass door to the office and opened fire on multiple employees. Can't say much more and don't want to declare anyone dead, but it's bad.
â Phil Davis (@PhilDavis_CG) June 28, 2018
