BREAKING: Washington navy yard shooting

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Sep 16, 2013

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BREAKING: Washington navy yard shooting

At least twelve people have been confirmed dead after a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday.

Police tactical units leave after responding to a shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC, September 16, 2013. A shooting rampage at the Washington naval base claimed at least 12 lives including that of an unidentified gunman, city police chief Cathy Lanier told reporters Monday.

At least twelve people have been confirmed dead after a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday.

At least twelve people have been confirmed dead after a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday. One alleged shooter is dead, and federal officials are still searching for a possible second suspect. At this time police do not know the motives for the shootings. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray said he believes it not related to a terrorist attack. The incident began around 8:15 in the morning when shots were reported.