Navy Yard Shooting
At least one gunman launched an attack Monday inside the Washington Navy Yard, spraying office workers in the cafeteria and in the hallways with gunfire at the military installation in the heart of the nation's capital. We've gathered photos, videos, stories and tweets as this event continues to unfold.
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The victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting:
• 59 year-old Michael Arnold of Lorton, Virginia
• 53 year-old Sylvia Frasier of Waldorf, Maryland
• 62 year-old Kathy Gaarde of Woodbridge, Virginia
• 73 year-old John Roger Johnson of Derwood, Maryland
• 50 year-old Frank Kohler of Tall Timbers, Maryland
• 46 year-old Kenneth Bernard Proctor of Waldorf, Maryland
• 61 year-old Vishnu Shalchendia Pandit of North Potomac, Maryland
Five additional decedents have been identified as:
• 51 year-old Arthur Daniels of Southeast, Washington, DC
• 51 year-old Mary Francis Knight of Reston, Virginia
• 58 year-old Gerald L. Read of Alexandria, Virginia
• 54 year-old Martin Bodrog of Annandale, Virginia
• 52 year old Richard Michael Ridgell of Westminster, Maryland
Read more about their lives and the friends and family they leave behind.
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FBI: Aaron Alexis had legitimate access to Navy Yard through his work as a contractor bit.ly/71HBRWby WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 2:25:03 AM -
Navy Yard no stranger to target for violence
bit.ly/14dvBBgby WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 8:54:43 AM -
#NavyYard shooting vics expected to recover. 2 women and a DC pox officer "doing well. In great spirits." #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BUWoHvuCMAAcqoL.jpg
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Navy Yard personnel: For help with #NavyYardShooting , call Warfighter & Family Support Center at 1-855-677-1755by U.S. Navy via twitter 9/17/2013 3:35:59 PM -
For the most recent #USNavy news, video & imagery on your mobile device, download the official Navy app ow.ly/oX3MVby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/17/2013 5:06:12 PM
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Pitches Be Crazy, a cappella group, offers its condolences to the Navy Yard victims and their families in song form. See the video in this story: http://www.wtop.com/1385/3455263/A-cappella-group-dedicates-song-to-Navy-Yard-victims-Video
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by U.S. Navy via twitter 9/17/2013 5:36:23 PM
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Helicopter pilot describes flying into 'hot zone' to rescue victims of Navy Yard shootings bit.ly/1aQFav6by WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 5:40:04 PM
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Fans are being encouraged to wear blue, gold to #Nats games Tuesday to honor #Navy bit.ly/1bpb6WN #NavyYardShootingby WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 5:40:10 PM
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Officials say Navy Yard gunman used shotgun, two handguns, not AR-15 assault rifle, as officials previously said bit.ly/17H32fXby WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 5:40:11 PM
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by WTOP via twitter 9/17/2013 5:40:14 PM
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Navy families seeking assistance with yesterday's tragedy at the Navy Yard, please call the Warfighter and Family... fb.me/23fCZPX4Hby NavalDistrictWash via twitter 9/17/2013 7:09:15 PM -
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Weapon used by the Navy Yard shooter was legally purchased in Va. Read the full story here.
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Pilot: Scene of Navy Yard shooting like 'hot zone.' Read the full story here.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their family members impacted by this tragic event.... fb.me/2X1BLKaS1by NavalDistrictWash via twitter 9/17/2013 7:52:41 PM
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District to offer crisis counselors for Navy Yard witnesses
WASHINGTON - The District will provide crisis counselors and advocates during the next few days for Navy Yard workers who witnessed the shootings.
The Mayor's Assistance Center will operate at the King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW for anyone affected by the shootings including neighbors, workers, and witnesses. The center will be open until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Crisis counselors and other staff will be able to help with mental health assistance, compensation assistance or help returning property left in the Navy Yard buildings. Crime Victim Compensation staff will also be available.
Those seeking emergency mental health treatment can call the District's Access HelpLine at 1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357.
Friends, family and survivors who need follow-up or longer-term care should contact the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing at 202-624-0010 or the Network for Victim Recovery of DC at 202-727-1727.
The Warfighter & Family Support Center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is also available for the victims, workers and families. The center can provide family services counselors, chaplain support and can be reached at 1-855-677-1755.
The Federal Occupations Health and Employee Assistance Program (FOHEAP) is also providing critical incident stress management and counseling services are available at 800-222-0364. -
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#USNavy will rally from #NavyYardShooting . Details on support being provided to Navy family: ow.ly/oXFYeby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/17/2013 8:51:24 PM
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For detailed information on tom base status follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/NavDistWash #NavyYardBaseStatusby NavalDistrictWash via twitter 9/17/2013 9:03:53 PM
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BREAKING: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington Navy Yard Access for Wednesday, September 18
WASHINGTON - The... fb.me/39Vts4LBrby NavalDistrictWash via twitter 9/17/2013 9:12:36 PM -
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See more photos in WTOP's Navy Yard Shooting Photo Gallery: www.wtop.com
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MT @dodlivemil : Where there are gaps, inadequacies, failures, we will address them - #SecDef on #DoD security procedures & reviewby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/18/2013 3:24:51 PM
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MT @dodlivemil : @Martin_Dempsey : Grieve for fallen comrades and cont. to press fwd on challenges facing nation. #NavyYardShootingby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/18/2013 3:28:18 PM
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MT @dodlivemil : @Martin_Dempsey : Military family will cont. to help those in need. Counseling available #NavyYardShootingby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/18/2013 3:32:59 PM
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Wait for our official release for further guidance.by NavalDistrictWash via twitter 9/18/2013 9:10:41 PM
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by U.S. Navy via twitter 9/18/2013 11:46:16 PM
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WASHINGTON - The Navy Yard will resume normal operations beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday.
However Isaac Hull Avenue, Building 197, and areas around the building where 12 people were gunned down earlier this week remain closed. The temporary fitness center in Building 73 remains closed while it serves as an operations center. The locker rooms are open in Building 22 but the rest of the facility is closed.
Employees who left their ID cards behind Monday will need to enter through the Visitor Control Center at the O Street and 11th Street gates between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Gate Hours:- 9th Street Gate will be open for 24 hours for inbound and outbound pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- O Street Gate will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m for inbound and outbound pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- 6th Street Gate remains closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- N Street Gate will be open from 5:30 to 9 a.m.
- All Riverwalk turnstiles remain closed.
- All other gates are secured for law enforcement operations.
All Washington Navy Yard food service operations, Navy Exchange, and Navy Federal Credit Union are authorized to reopen. -
by U.S. Navy via twitter 9/19/2013 2:04:58 AM
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MT @navaldistwash : Washington Navy Yard will open and return to near normal operations Sept. 19 6AM ow.ly/oU8Luby U.S. Navy via twitter 9/19/2013 2:08:34 AM
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RT @naveur_navaf : Regarding recent media reports, no @USNavy ships launched missiles in the Mediterranean.by U.S. Navy via twitter retweeted by jvmendezdeleon 9/19/2013 11:22:11 PM
