There are reports of a shooting at the Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.
NEVADA: A shooting took place now at a medical facility in Reno, at least 4 people have been shot including the gunman.
— KolHaolam (@KolHaolam) December 17, 2013
RENO, NV |SHOOTING | RENOWN MED CENTR | PD CONFIRM 4 PEOPLE SHOT. SUSP IS DOWN. SCENE VERY ACTIVE
— Wiseass (@WiseassNation) December 17, 2013
Happening Now: "Active Shooter" at Renown Regional Medical Center #Reno #Nevada http://t.co/RQUWhFmhzk
— David Johns (@MrDavidJohns) December 17, 2013
KTVN-TV reports:
Reno Fire Department firefighters tell us they have “an active shooter” at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
While investigators search for more clues, we do know that the call came in around 2:15pm on Tuesday for the Kuenzli and Manuel location.
A spokesperson with the City of Reno tells us there are victims, but don’t have an official number; they just tell us the victims have been wounded.
Two are reported dead, including the shooter.
Chief of police of University of Nevada, Reno tells CNN that there are casualties as a result of an active shooter the Renown Medical Center
— International News (@CNNInternatDesk) December 17, 2013
Reno police confirm two dead; one is the shooter at a medical building attached to Renown. http://t.co/hpyDSFRWMR E. 2nd Street is closed.
— KOLO8 (@KOLO8) December 17, 2013
BREAKING: Reno police say gunman wounds 4 people at a hospital, then commits suicide.
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 17, 2013
We have been told there has been a shooting at Renown Regional Medical Center. Specifics are not known. pic.twitter.com/VP4hoaJpQS
— Emerson Marcus (@Emerson_Marcus) December 17, 2013
People inside hospital looking out at police gathering outside renown hospital after active shooter sit @krnv pic.twitter.com/CF68EHQTOH
— Van Tieu (@Van_Tieu) December 17, 2013
Update: It’s possible that only one person, the shooter, has been confirmed dead by self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Reno pd just corrected: gunman dead at renown shooting by self inflicted gunshot. One victim now in surgery. @KRNV
— Van Tieu (@Van_Tieu) December 17, 2013
Update:
Reno pd wrapped up presser at renown shooting. Corrects again 2 dead including shooter. 2 more injured and seeking medical treatment. @krnv
— Van Tieu (@Van_Tieu) December 17, 2013
LATEST: Reno Deputy Police Chief now confirms there are two dead in the shooting, including gunman, and two others wounded.
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskNews) December 17, 2013
@Krnv Elias Johnson reports source close to hospital that victim was doctor and shooting occurred in doctors office.
— Van Tieu (@Van_Tieu) December 17, 2013
Police: Two deceased in building including shooter, two injured. Shooting happened in building. #Renown on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/X7aSH4qCfg
— Matt Lush (@MattALush) December 17, 2013
#renownshooting witnesses pic.twitter.com/zckt1BQqMB
— Landon Miller (@Landon__Miller) December 18, 2013
Twitchy will update this post as details become available.
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