Developing Story...(Updated 3:30 p.m. et Friday)
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (TheMatadorOnline.com) - Details are still coming into TheMatadorOnline.com newsroom regarding today's shooting in a Binghamton building.
Reports indicate a a gunmen killed at least 12 - possibly 13 - today during a hostage situation at the American Civic Association.
Local media reports the gunman used his vehicle to block a back door to the building before entering the building around 10:30 a.m. et. Once inside, it appears the gunman began to fire at victims randomly.
The American Civic Association provides services to immigrants. Vice President Joe Biden told an audience at the National Action Network that a vast number of immigrants were inside the building taking a citizenship test when the shooter entered.
A total of 41 people are believed to have been taken hostage.
The gunmen killed himself a short time later. He is reported to be a 42-year-old man from upstate New York/
The Binghamton mayor is expected to speak around 4:30 p.m. et.
TheMatadorOnline.com will have more ont his developing story as details become avaiabile.
Map locates Binghamton, N.Y.; more than 10 people killed by gunman at immigration services center. MCT 2009
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