Navy Yard Shooting Witness: 'It was just crazy'

Witnesses describe shooting scene at Washington Navy Yard




There were conflicting reports on the number of gunmen and casualties. NBC News, citing a senior naval officer at the Navy Yard, said at least 12 people had been shot, with four killed and eight wounded. This could not be independently confirmed. A Navy official told Reuters a suspected shooter has been contained, adding that several people died and several others were injured. The total number of victims was unclear, he said on condition of anonymity. Another Navy official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said more than one shooter may have been involved. The Washington Post reported that there were several shooters. At least one shooter was killed by law enforcement officials two hours after the rampage began, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing "senior law enforcement officials." CNN, citing Navy officials, said two shooters were "down," but it was not clear whether that meant they had been shot or were in custody. The Navy said in a statement the shooting took place at the heavily guarded headquarters, where about 3,000 people work. Dozens of police and emergency vehicles surrounded the complex in southeast Washington, which is about a mile south of the U.S. Capitol, local media reported. Helicopters circled the headquarters with some touching down on the building's roof, according to a live feed by Washington's WJLA TV. A Washington police spokesman said the first reports of shots were received at 8:36 a.m. EDT. A White House official said President Barack Obama had been briefed on the shooting. The shooting briefly shut down flights at Reagan National Airport.