A shooting occurred at the Washington Naval Yard early this morning. SOURCE: US Navy
by Erica Vella, Xiaoli Li
President Barack Obama has condemned the shooting that took place earlier this morning at a navy facility in the Washington D.C. area as a “cowardly” act. “We are confronting another mass shooting,” Obama said in a press conference, earlier today. He offered his gratitude to members of the navy, first responders, and authorities, and said “we stand with the families.”
Through a series of tweets, the Navy has confirmed that several people are injured, and some have died. A senior naval official has told members of the press that at least one shooter is dead, and two shooters may still be active.
A US navy press release says the shooting started at the Washington Naval Yard’s Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, and was first reported at 8:20 a.m.
UPDATE: Law enforcement officials have confirmed the identity of the shooter as Aaron Alexis, a former US Navy reservist, and subcontractor. Alexis is dead after a clash with law enforcement yesterday. Law enforcement now believe Alexis was working alone and that there were no additional shooters.
Navy Yard shooter identified as civilian contractor Aaron Alexis, 34, officials say – @PeteWilliamsNBC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
Mayor of Washington: At least 12 people killed in US #navyyard shooting. Motive remains unknown. #USnavy
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
#BREAKINGNEWS: 9 people, including shooter, have died in Navy Yard shooting, according to 2 law enforcement officials http://t.co/EwEGwqZ2Rb
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2013
Authorities have confirmed 4 fatalities. @AP reports 6 killed. Exact number of dead is unclear. http://t.co/bbK1opMOKY #navyyardshooting
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2013
Washington D.C. police chief says there may be 2 other shooters not yet located. 1 shooter confirmed dead, multiple victims dead. #USNavy
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
Washington mayor says officials still trying to confirm number of deaths in navy yard shooting. Incident believed to be isolated. #USNavy
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
BREAKING: Navy officials say at least 6 dead in Navy Yard shooting.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 16, 2013
No information of second gunman in D.C. Navy Yard shooting, sources say
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
Family members looking for information about their loved ones can call 202-433-6151 or 202-433-9713. #NavyYardShooting
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
U.S. law enforcement official says navy yard shooter is dead: AP #USNavy #NavyYardShooting
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
BREAKING: U.S. federal law enforcement official says Washington Navy Yard shooter has died http://t.co/PraNCAt0nZ
— CTVNews (@CTVNews) September 16, 2013
RT @lukerussert Doc says chances for survival are good for all 3 victims including cop. #NavyYard
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
Naval spokesman: Two shooters at the D.C. Navy Yard “are down” and there have been “multiple deaths.” http://t.co/xjhnfRo3JN
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 16, 2013
“He aimed his gun at us and fired two, three shots” – watch eyewitnesses describe #NavyYardShooting in Washington DC http://t.co/mXPzEYsI0a
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 16, 2013
MT @dcpolicedept: CORRECTION: #NavyYardShooting: family members may reunite at Nationals Stadium Parking Lot B, South Capitol & N St SE
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
Spokeswoman: 2 victims of Navy Yard shooting are being treated at Washington Hospital Center http://t.co/mrQCzNckLZ #navyyardshooting
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2013
WH says Obama’s economy speech is still on for 11:40. Spokesman doesn’t expect comments on Navy Yard Shooting. http://t.co/amyaPbLoZW
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2013
MT @dcpolicedept: #NavyYardShooting: Family members may reunite at Nationals Stadium Parking Lot B, South Capitol & K St SE
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
UPDATE: New total is 12. Police say 2 shooters killed 4 and injured 8 at Navy Yard http://t.co/WPIvsI6wEn #navyyardshooting
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2013
Tactical teams have entered second building at D.C. Navy Yard – @PeteWilliamsNBC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
Police believe 2 shooters may be involved in #USnavy yard shooting: Washington Post. #NavyYardShooting
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
SWAT officers seen escorting people outside of DC building where several were hurt in shooting. http://t.co/xjhnfRo3JN
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 16, 2013
Police describe the #NavyYardShooting suspect as a tall, adult black male wearing dark clothing: http://t.co/4H3Zb7irMW
— CNN Video (@CNNVideo) September 16, 2013
4 dead, 8 wounded in U.S. navy shooting, according to senior naval officer at U.S. navy yard: NBC. #USNavy #NavyYardShooting
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
Latest: At least four believed dead in Washington D.C. Naval Yard shooting, sources say http://t.co/A7462DjZuL
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
U.S. official says several killed, up to 10 wounded in navy yard shooting. Says navy yard shooter ‘contained’ but not in custody: AP.
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) September 16, 2013
Latest: At least four believed dead in Washington D.C. Naval Yard shooting, sources say http://t.co/A7462DjZuL
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
Police: At least 10 people injured in Monday shooting at Washington Navy Yard. http://t.co/xjhnfRo3JN
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 16, 2013
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms several injuries with reports of fatalities at #NavyYardShooting. More to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
U.S. Navy Yard shooting latest: Seven people shot, including two police officers – @PeteWilliamsNBC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2013
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms several injuried in #NavyYardShooting. More information to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms active shooter at Washington Navy Yard. More to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 16, 2013