According to Wavy TV 10 the Virginia Beach Police Department responded to an active shooter early this afternoon.
ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION-municipal center, building 2. Multiple injuries. At this time it is believed that only 1 shooter, and they have been taken into custody. More to follow
— Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) May 31, 2019
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The entire ordeal took place at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Police confirmed that at least 11 people were confirmed killed in the mass shooting, as well as the suspect.
A police spokesman told The Virginian-Pilot that the shooter opened fire in Building 2 of the municipal center, which is adjacent to City Hall. The building houses the city’s public works, public utilities and planning departments, according to City Councilwoman Barbara Henley, who arrived at City Hall building about 4 p.m. Friday when she saw a crowd of people standing outside.
A nearby hospital was placed on lockdown and authorities urged the public to avoid the area, while officers worked to secure the building.
Source: Wavy TV 10/Wavy News
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