Multiple dead, including shooter, in attacks on Tennessee military centers

  17 July 2015    Read: 959
Multiple dead, including shooter, in attacks on Tennessee military centers
As many as five individuals were killed in the shooting at the Navy Reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including the shooter, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
While police are saying that the active shooter situation is now over, reports suggest that at least five individuals have been killed, which includes four marines and the shooter. Multiple injuries are also reported, including one police officer.

According to local news, the Tennessee governor has also confirmed that there have been "lives lost" in the Chattanooga shooting.

A US military official speaking to NBC News said that the gunman fired between 25 and 30 rounds. According to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, one officer is "down" in connection with the incident.

Victims were taken to Erlaner hospital, which was put on lockdown. Sources indicate that an injured officer is currently in stable condition and about to go into surgery.

The shooting began at a military recruitment center Thursday morning and continued at a naval reserve center six miles away. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, most at the second location.

More about:


News Line


Azvision.az ©2014 | All rights reserved