Attack on American newspaper office leaves several dead
At least five people were killed in a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper office in Maryland, USA. The attack appears to have been carried out by one person, and the motive for the attack is still unclear.
US police say a man is believed to have been responsible for the attack on the Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland, US. The attacker has been arrested and is being questioned.
Several people were injured in the shooting, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, June 28 (July 27), local time, according to a police spokesman. One of the newspaper's editorial staff wrote on Twitter: "A shooter came to my office and opened fire on several people. Several people have been killed."
Eyewitnesses say that the newspaper's employees took shelter under their desks to avoid being targeted. Police responded quickly and were able to reach the scene within 60 seconds.
The newspaper's office is located in the city of Annapolis, 50 kilometers from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Annapolis is the capital of the state of Maryland.
Extensive blockage of surrounding areas
The Capital Gazette is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States. Police evacuated the newspaper's office building after the attack and asked people in the area to leave. Police have blocked off a wide area of roads in the area. The motive for the attack is still unclear.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan wrote on Twitter that he was shocked by the incident: "I am absolutely shocked by the tragic event that took place in Annapolis." He urged the city's residents to follow all advice from officials in this regard.
Source: DW
