At least four shot by gunman at Maryland’s Capital Gazette newspaper building 

  • Police were called to an active shooter in the 800 block of Bestgate Road, in Annapolis, Maryland
  • Cops say four people were killed and at least 20 were injured in the shooting 
  • John McNamara, who has worked for the Gazette, has been confirmed among the shooting victims
  • Intern Anthony Messenger tweeted at 2.43pm there was an ‘active shooter, please help us’

At least four people have been killed and at least another twenty have been injured during a mass shooting at Maryland’s Capital Gazette newspaper headquarters.

Phil Davis, a Gazette reporter, confirmed that multiple people had been shot.  

John McNamara, who has worked for the Gazette and is the editor of the Bowie Blade-News and the Crofton-West County Gazette, has been confirmed among the shooting victims. It is not clear whether he was among the injured or fatalities. 

An intern with the Capital Gazette, Anthony Messenger, tweeted there was an ‘active shooter 888 Bestgate please help us’

At least four people have been killed and at least another twenty have been injured during a mass shooting at Maryland's Capital Gazette newspaper headquarters

At least four people have been killed and at least another twenty have been injured during a mass shooting at Maryland’s Capital Gazette newspaper headquarters

An intern with the Capital Gazette, Anthony Messenger, tweeted at 2.43pm there was an ‘active shooter 888 Bestgate please help us.’

Police confirmed four dead and a reported 20 plus injured.

A huge police presence is on the scene and aerial footage shows people being led out of the building with their hands raised.

There are unconfirmed reports the shooter is in custody. 

The Gazette is owned by the Baltimore Sun. Police have also responded to check the Baltimore Sun newsrooms in the wake of the shooting.

The Capital Gazette is a daily newspaper that serves the city of Annapolis, Maryland. It’s sister newspaper, The Maryland Gazette, is one of the oldest American newspapers. 

Police have also responded to check the Baltimore Sun newsrooms in the wake of the shooting

Police have also responded to check the Baltimore Sun newsrooms in the wake of the shooting

 

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