At least eleven dead and six injured in shooting at Virginia Beach
At least eleven dead and six injured in shooting at Virginia Beach municipal center: 'Disgruntled' city worker opens fire 'at random' near his office before cops return fire and kill him
Eleven people have died after a long time, disgruntled city worker opened fire near his office in a devastating shooting at Virginia Beach municipal center that has also injured six others, including a police officer before cops fatally shot the gunman.
Five patients were being treated at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and a sixth was being transferred to the Trauma Center at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Healthcare tweeted.
Sources had told WAVY the injured officer is expected to survive and police chief Jim Cevera confirmed he was saved by his bulletproof vest.
An emotional Cevera said the shooter was a 'longterm, current' city of Virginia Beach public utilities employee. He did not reveal the gunman's identity.
He added: 'There's no way to describe an incident such as this.'
Mayor Bobby Dyer said: 'This is the most devastating day in the history of Virginia Beach. The people involved are our friends, coworkers, neighbors and colleagues.'