Binghamton, N.Y., mass shooting leaves some dead

An emergency dispatcher say some shooting victims are dead. Reports say a gunman entered a building with high-powered rifle, began shooting, and took hostages.
By Michael Muskal
April 3, 2009

People have been shot and killed in Binghamton, N.Y., when a gunman entered the civic center and opened fire, according to city authorities and reports from the scene."There have been fatalities," an emergency dispatcher for the Binghamton police said by telephone. "We can't confirm the exact the number."

Radio reporters quoting city officials said there have been perhaps 12 or 13 people killed and as many as 41 initially taken hostage. The numbers could not be confirmed as the standoff around the building continued. the rest

4 die, up to 40 held hostage in Binghamton shootings

Added 2:04 pm ET: Gunman Attack: Up To 13 Dead

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