A shooting at the Census Bureau office in Suitland, Maryland has left at least one person injured, according to reports.
The shooting took place on Thursday afternoon. According to WJLA-TV, the victim was a guard and the suspect is still at large.
I’m standing at U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters. Police are all over the property. @nbcwashington is 1st on scene pic.twitter.com/yhnvd96Re4
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) April 9, 2015
BREAKING: A shooting has occurred at the U.S. Census Bureau, officials say. Victim is a guard at the gate. Gunman at large. Police on scene.
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) April 9, 2015
#BreakingNews: Guard shot & wounded at Census Bureau Headquarters; gunman on loose http://t.co/AqDRarK2Jg pic.twitter.com/t8mjY3NrYI
— ABC7News (@ABC7News) April 9, 2015
There are still police cars rushing inside the Census Bureau gates. I count at least 15 cars now. pic.twitter.com/WEag7cTxH7
— Right Up Your Ali (@mstharrington) April 9, 2015
Police were on the scene.
The man was left in critical condition, according to local media reports.
The building was not placed on lockdown, said a local resident.
Police said they’re looking for a green Honda Accord in connection with the incident. They said it’s possible the gunman is still on the Census campus.
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