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06-10-2009, 02:27 PM
Police: 2 people shot inside Holocaust Museum
Jun 10 02:00 PM US/Eastern
By NAFEESA SYEED
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - A gunman exchanged fire with security guards inside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on Wednesday. One security guard and the gunman were taken to a hospital.
U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said a gunman walked into the museum with what he described as "long gun" and exchanged fire with security guards. The extent of the injuries weren't immediately known.
U.S. Park Police initially gave slightly different information, saying three people had been shot. Fire department spokesman Alan Etter told CNN a third person was hurt after being cut by broken glass.
The museum normally has a heavy security presence with guards positioned both inside and outside. All visitors are required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance, and bags are screened.
The museum, located just off the National Mall near the Washington Monument, is a popular tourist attraction. It draws about 1.7 million visitors each year.
Roads surrounding the museum have been closed and blocked off with yellow tape. Several police cars and officers on horses surround the area. ...
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98NV9JG2&show_article=1
Jun 10 02:00 PM US/Eastern
By NAFEESA SYEED
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - A gunman exchanged fire with security guards inside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on Wednesday. One security guard and the gunman were taken to a hospital.
U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said a gunman walked into the museum with what he described as "long gun" and exchanged fire with security guards. The extent of the injuries weren't immediately known.
U.S. Park Police initially gave slightly different information, saying three people had been shot. Fire department spokesman Alan Etter told CNN a third person was hurt after being cut by broken glass.
The museum normally has a heavy security presence with guards positioned both inside and outside. All visitors are required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance, and bags are screened.
The museum, located just off the National Mall near the Washington Monument, is a popular tourist attraction. It draws about 1.7 million visitors each year.
Roads surrounding the museum have been closed and blocked off with yellow tape. Several police cars and officers on horses surround the area. ...
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98NV9JG2&show_article=1