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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) - A federal law enforcement official says a shooter at Washington Navy Yard has died, according to the Associated Press.
Police say 10 people were shot at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning, including a police officer, Navy Yard base officer, and 8 civilians. CBS NEWS reports that at least three people have died after the shooting inside the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building (Bldg. 197) at 8:20 a.m.
A Washington Hospital Center official says staff is treating one female victim shot in head and another female victim shot in the shoulder. The official also said that "There are people who will not be transported here from the scene because they are deceased."
A spokesperson for the Naval District of Washington reported that two shooters were down. Earlier, one shooter was believed to be barricaded somewhere and have multiple guns, including an AR-15. He was apparently "contained" between the third and fourth floor of the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters.
The U.S. Navy says approximately 3,000 people work at the building. People inside the building were told to shelter in place. A witness in the area says police took people who were still outside to Nationals Park.
People wanting to reunite with their loved ones are being directed to Nationals Park parking lot B. Family members looking for information about their loved ones can call 202-433-6151 or 202-433-9713.
District of Columbia Public Schools put six schools and one administrative building on lockdown in response to the situation:
• Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
• Brent Elementary School
• Eastern High School
• Eliot-Hine Middle School
• Jefferson Academy
• Tyler Elementary School
• Van Ness Administrative Building
Right now, the 11th Street Bridge is closed and M Street is closed from 2nd to 4th Street SE.
Rob Yingling with MWAA says the FAA has lifted the ground stop at Reagan National Airport. Flights have begun to depart, but officials expect residual delays as airport returns to normal operations. Officials say operations are normal at Dulles International Airport.
Metro buses are being detoured or delayed in the area. They include routes 74, 90, 92, P6 V7 V9.
DC Fire EMS units are on the scene. Fire officials say a medic unit, ambulance, and an engine company are responding as well as some EMS supervisors.
United States Capitol Police say they are "providing mutual support & assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department" in a press release. They say the active shooter incident is "contained to the Navy Yard." They later added that there was "no known threat to the Capitol Complex."
The Coast Guard says the it has established a temporary safety and security zone that will be in effect for "an undetermined amount of time" and will "limit all navigation on the Anacostia River from Haines Point to the John Philip Sousa Bridge. " Officials say entering or operating in the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the captain of the port of Baltimore.
D.C. police are expected to give an update on the situation soon.
Washington National Cathedral's Very Rev. Gary Hall released the following statement on Monday morning:
"All of us at Washington National Cathedral heard the news of this morning's shootings at the Washington Navy Yard with a mixture of shock and sadness. We mourn for those who have died, and we continue to grieve the persistence of gun violence in our nation," said Dean Hall. "The Cathedral will hold the victims, first responders, and the Navy community in prayer, while also making the Cathedral's space and its ministries available today to all who seek consolation and refuge from this loss."
Cathedral representatives say the noon day service of Holy Eucharist and the Choral Evensong service at 5:30 p.m. are open to all. Cathedral clergy are going to offer special prayers for the victims and first responders in both services.
According to the Associated Press, the Naval Sea Systems Command is the largest of the Navy's five system commands. It builds, buys and maintains the Navy's ships and submarines and their combat systems.
Police say 10 people were shot at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning, including a police officer, Navy Yard base officer, and 8 civilians. CBS NEWS reports that at least three people have died after the shooting inside the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building (Bldg. 197) at 8:20 a.m.
A Washington Hospital Center official says staff is treating one female victim shot in head and another female victim shot in the shoulder. The official also said that "There are people who will not be transported here from the scene because they are deceased."
A spokesperson for the Naval District of Washington reported that two shooters were down. Earlier, one shooter was believed to be barricaded somewhere and have multiple guns, including an AR-15. He was apparently "contained" between the third and fourth floor of the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters.
The U.S. Navy says approximately 3,000 people work at the building. People inside the building were told to shelter in place. A witness in the area says police took people who were still outside to Nationals Park.
People wanting to reunite with their loved ones are being directed to Nationals Park parking lot B. Family members looking for information about their loved ones can call 202-433-6151 or 202-433-9713.
District of Columbia Public Schools put six schools and one administrative building on lockdown in response to the situation:
• Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
• Brent Elementary School
• Eastern High School
• Eliot-Hine Middle School
• Jefferson Academy
• Tyler Elementary School
• Van Ness Administrative Building
Right now, the 11th Street Bridge is closed and M Street is closed from 2nd to 4th Street SE.
Rob Yingling with MWAA says the FAA has lifted the ground stop at Reagan National Airport. Flights have begun to depart, but officials expect residual delays as airport returns to normal operations. Officials say operations are normal at Dulles International Airport.
Metro buses are being detoured or delayed in the area. They include routes 74, 90, 92, P6 V7 V9.
DC Fire EMS units are on the scene. Fire officials say a medic unit, ambulance, and an engine company are responding as well as some EMS supervisors.
United States Capitol Police say they are "providing mutual support & assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department" in a press release. They say the active shooter incident is "contained to the Navy Yard." They later added that there was "no known threat to the Capitol Complex."
The Coast Guard says the it has established a temporary safety and security zone that will be in effect for "an undetermined amount of time" and will "limit all navigation on the Anacostia River from Haines Point to the John Philip Sousa Bridge. " Officials say entering or operating in the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the captain of the port of Baltimore.
D.C. police are expected to give an update on the situation soon.
Washington National Cathedral's Very Rev. Gary Hall released the following statement on Monday morning:
"All of us at Washington National Cathedral heard the news of this morning's shootings at the Washington Navy Yard with a mixture of shock and sadness. We mourn for those who have died, and we continue to grieve the persistence of gun violence in our nation," said Dean Hall. "The Cathedral will hold the victims, first responders, and the Navy community in prayer, while also making the Cathedral's space and its ministries available today to all who seek consolation and refuge from this loss."
Cathedral representatives say the noon day service of Holy Eucharist and the Choral Evensong service at 5:30 p.m. are open to all. Cathedral clergy are going to offer special prayers for the victims and first responders in both services.
According to the Associated Press, the Naval Sea Systems Command is the largest of the Navy's five system commands. It builds, buys and maintains the Navy's ships and submarines and their combat systems.
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