Crime & Safety

Washington Navy Yard Shooting: 13 Dead; Shooter ID'd as Aaron Alexis

One shooter dead.

By Drew Hansen: 

At least one gunman opened fire Monday at the Washington Navy Yard, killing at least 11 people, injuring others and shutting down the capital's airport, roads, schools and parts of its subway system while a massive manhunt continued for two other possible shooters.

One suspect in the Navy Yard shootings is dead, authorities confirmed. DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier told reporters that a hunt is on for two other possible shooters wearing military style clothing.

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