Eight people have been killed in a mass shooting near a FedEx building in Indianapolis, world media reported. A man opened fire at a FedEx Ground delivery center at Indianapolis airport. According to Fox News, the perpetrator was among the victims after shooting himself. Witnesses quoted by the television claim that he used an automatic weapon.
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Indianapolis police are investigating.
Indianapolis police officers were alerted after a gunfire shortly after 11 p.m. According to department spokeswoman Gina Cook, when the uniformed men arrived, they opened fire on an “active shooter”.
After the shooting, the shooter is believed to have committed suicide. Cook also said that employees do not believe that there is an active threat to other people.
Police did not confirm the number of injured, but said many people had been taken to hospitals across the area.
FedEx also issued a statement: “We are aware of the tragic shooting in our office, which is close to the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority and our thoughts are with all victims. We are working to gather more information and cooperate with investigators. “
Earlier, police in the US city of San Antonio, Texas, also opened fire and killed a man who fired a gun in front of the city’s airport.
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