Update #2:
Binghamton Chief of Police will not confirm who the shooter was. Has asked for press not to circulate the name that's been going around. They haven't confirmed the identity of the killer, whether there were more shooters or the identity of all victims.

Update #1:
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From Multiple deaths feared in hostage-taking - Crime & courts- msnbc.com:

NBC's Pete Williams cited city and state officials as saying that as many 13 people might have been killed. But Williams cautioned that the information was very preliminary and may change by because police were still searching the building.

At least 41 people were in the American Civic Association building at the time of the shooting, The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin reported.  read more »

[Via CNN-TV]

Police got tipped off by one of the victims who was shot and was able to call 911. She pretended to be dead and waited for the gunman to leave the area before hiding under desk and made the call.

The shooter (and the police have very good reason to believe it was a lonely shooter), entered the building, shot the receptionist and proceeded to kill 12 other people before allegedly turning the gun on himself. 37 people survived, 5 wounded (among them 4 in critical condition).

The people who survived did so because they barricaded themselves --they were instructed to do so by the SWAT team via cell phones.

It took 3 hours to diffuse the whole situation.

The Chief of Police will not confirm the identity of the shooter nor whether there was only one shooter involved.

[Via CNN-TV]

Police got tipped off by one of the victims who was shot and was able to call 911. She pretended to be dead and waited for the gunman to leave the area before hiding under desk and made the call.

The shooter (and the police have very good reason to believe it was a lonely shooter), entered the building, shot the receptionist and proceeded to kill 12 other people before allegedly turning the gun on himself. 37 people survived, 5 wounded (among them 4 in critical condition).

The people who survived did so because they barricaded themselves --they were instructed to do so by the SWAT team via cell phones.

It took 3 hours to diffuse the whole situation.

The Chief of Police will not confirm the identity of the shooter nor whether there was only one shooter involved.

Just got this:

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2009
Statement from President Obama on the Tragic Shooting

“Michelle and I were shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the act of senseless violence in Binghamton, NY today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and the people of Binghamton. We don’t yet know all the facts, but my administration is actively monitoring the situation and the Vice President is in touch with Governor Paterson and local officials to track developments.”

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