This world is out of control! Another U.S. Navy base – this time in Millington, Tennessee – has been involved in a shooting. Two soldiers have been injured but, thankfully it’s nothing life-threatening. The suspect is now in custody and said to have been a former employee relieved of his duties. Another sad situation. IFWT will fill you in on the details as they roll in. Hit the jump for the scene.
(Update) Breaking: Several People Injured From Gunman Shooting Up U.S. Navy Yard In Washington!
3:30pm 9/16/2013 The shooter that has been found dead, has been identified as, Aaron Alexis. Alexis has recently started working in the Yard as a civilian contractor. Alexis is also the gunman who has died – among the 11 others. SAD! 12:43pm 9/16/2013 So, upon arrival at, George Washington University Hospital, a victim was pronounced dead. The 60-year-old victim has one gunshot wound to the side of the head. Now, there is news that one of the shooters is dead, and the other two may be on the run. As described earlier, one of the shooters looked like a black male with a dark complexion, approximately 5’10” to 6 feet tall, 170 pounds with a black shirt and black hat. Another is described as a white male wearing a khaki military uniform, short sleeves and a beret, who was last seen with a handgun. Seems as if these guys fit in, like the rest on the Navy Yard. Easy to get pass. What are you all thinking was the reasoning behind this? Clearly, from the descriptions, these aren’t outside attackers. 11:16am 9/16/2013 So, there may be two shooters after all, and one seems to be, “contained,” but not yet in custody. One of the gunman said to have been shooting from the fourth floor of the building, and aiming for the cafeteria. Only a few of the 3,000 workers have been quoted about what was happening at the time of the shooting. One worker described the sounds as a pop, pop, pop. I’m wondering what…
