US:Three killed in shootout at US clinic

The gunman entered a Planned Parenthood clinic around noon on Friday armed with what police described as a "long weapon" and opened fire from a window. Police surrounded the building, and after an exchange of gunfire and a standoff lasting more than five hours the gunman surrendered around...

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Published inAAP General News Wire
Main Author MacCarthy, Mary
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Sydney Australian Associated Press Pty Limited 28.11.2015
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Summary:The gunman entered a Planned Parenthood clinic around noon on Friday armed with what police described as a "long weapon" and opened fire from a window. Police surrounded the building, and after an exchange of gunfire and a standoff lasting more than five hours the gunman surrendered around 5pm local time. "While this was a terrible, terrible tragedy, it could have been much worse if not for the reactions of first responders," Sutter told reporters. "Some got out early throughout the afternoon, but those that didn't were in a safe spot," [Vicki Cowart] told CNN.