details about the shooting and hostage crisis in Binghamton, NY
cross posted on the College Democrats of NY blog: http://collegedemsny.com/...
Just as I was about to leave for my Spring break on Saturday, as a senior at Binghamton University, a shooting took place this afternoon in downtown Bnighamton.
To crush some rumors floating around, the shooting was NOT near Binghamton University. It was in downtown Binghamton, about 20 minutes from the University.
The shooting occurred at an immigration center, the cause of the shooting still unknown. The American Civil Action center where the shooting and hostage situation is taking place, is located near off campus housing for students on the west side. The hostage building is located directly near the local Binghamton high school which has been sealed off by police protection.
There are cops everywhere, more than 50 cop cars and ambulances at least. The entire area of downtown Binghamton is blocked off- Binghamton's SWAT unit is in full gear.
12 people at last count are believed to be dead.
The mayor of Binghamton, Matt Ryan is expected to make a press conference with the latest news shortly.
There are reports that the gunman, there might be more than one, killed himself.
As I get more info, i'll fill everyone in