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2009-04-03 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Report: 4 shot, hostages taken in Binghamton, NY

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Posted by tu3031 2009-04-03 12:39|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 http://www.pressconnects.com/article/
20090403/COMMUN05/90403027/1104/COMMUN05
Twelve people have been confirmed dead in this morning's shooting at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, according to Gov. David Paterson.

Two people were taken from the American Civic Association with their hands cuffed behind their back. Dozens of others were being held hostage by a gunman in the Binghamton building.

The suspect was described as an Asian male in his 20s, between 5-feet 8-inches and 6 feet tall, wearing a bright green nylon jacket and dark-rimmed glasses.

Broome Community College Assistant Professor Tuong Hung Nguyen was asked to work with police to communicate with the shooter. Nguyen is fluent in Vietnamese.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2009-04-03 14:29|| 2009-04-03 14:29|| Front Page Top

#2 Appears to be over...

A law enforcement official said the body of the man believed to be the gunman was found in an office of the American Civic Association building. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the details of an ongoing hostage situation and was talking on condition of anonymity.

Posted by tu3031 2009-04-03 15:34|| 2009-04-03 15:34|| Front Page Top

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