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Friday, April 20, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Gunman and Hostage Dead in Houston
17:22 CDT - 20 April 2007
Two Dead (Including Gunman) at Johnson Space Center Building #44
HOUSTON, TX: It has been announced that the suspected gunman and one other person are dead following a hostage incident within building #44 at the Houston Johnson Space Center. One other person, believed to be hostage, is being treated by Houston Fire Dept. paramedics at the time of this report. A police spokesman said that they believe that the gunman killed himself just prior to the assault by HPD SWAT personnel. Upon dynamic entry, the purported gunman was found to be deceased, apparently of a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head.
Police have reportedly called for the medical examiner and HPD homicide detectives to come and work with the FBI to investigate the scene of the shooting on the second floor. A major investigation will now undoubtedly ensue, with federal, NASA, and local law enforcement officials participating. EmergencyNet News will bring you additional official details as they are released. Watch Emergency.Blog for the news as it happens...
Edited on: Friday, April 20, 2007 22:40.33
Categories: Emergency Services