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Fatalities reported in Shooting At Capital Gazette

June 28th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

At 20 people were injured in a shooting at the Capital Gazette building in Annapolis. One suspect is in custody. Unconfirmed reports of several fatalities. Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and state police, along with officers from neighboring jurisdictions are at the scene in the 800 block of Bestgate Road, near the Annapolis Mall.

Four of those wounded suffered critical injuries. Two state police helicopters have been called the scene, and a triage has been set up, SkyTeam 11 Capt. Roy Taylor reports.

Suspicious packages were reported. SWAT officers will conduct a room-by-room search.

The Capital Gazette is owned by The Baltimore Sun. That paper reports police were at their building, as well.

Law enforcement is asking people to stay away from the scene. Residents near the scene are asked to shelter in place.

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