UPDATE II: Officials have confirmed that three people were killed in the shooting, which took place at a Rite Aid distribution center in Harford County, Maryland. The suspect was a temporary employee at the warehouse. She turned the gun on herself after carrying out the attack and later died at the hospital.
BREAKING: Female suspect in Maryland shooting is dead; sheriff says she shot herself in the head after killing 3. https://t.co/mV716Supvi
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 20, 2018
UPDATE: During a press conference Thursday afternoon, Harford Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler said police have a suspect in custody and that the suspect is in critical condition. It was also revealed that a handgun was used in the shooting.
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Early Thursday morning, reports came in about a mass shooting with “multiple victims” near Aberdeen, Md.
The Harford Sheriff Twitter account confirmed a mass shooting had taken place. It also stated that the “situation is fluid” and asked people to “please avoid the area.”
The situation is said to no longer be active.
We can confirm there was a shooting in the area of Spesutia Road and Perryman Road. Multiple victims. The situation is still fluid. Please avoid the area. Media staging area still TBD.
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) September 20, 2018
Shortly after 9 a.m., Harford Deputies were dispatched to the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to the reported shooting at 9:09 a.m.
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) September 20, 2018
ATF Baltimore is also responding to the incident.
Special Agents from ATF Baltimore are responding to a shooting incident in Harford County, Md. Follow our @Harford_Sheriff partners for all official updates. https://t.co/PFw3BXCrt1
— ATF Baltimore (@ATFBaltimore) September 20, 2018
Little is known about the shooting, as there is no information regarding the total number of victims, who the shooter is and if they’re in custody, or what type of firearm was used.
However, recent reports state that at least three people have died.
Three killed in shooting at Rite Aid distribution center in Maryland https://t.co/nSchrCazmV pic.twitter.com/BmVeWQTvOE
— FOX 13 News Utah (@fox13) September 20, 2018
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is “closely monitoring” the situation.
We are closely monitoring the horrific shooting in Aberdeen. Our prayers are with all those impacted, including our first responders. The State stands ready to offer any support. https://t.co/fzugpo8C1Z
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) September 20, 2018
A media update is set for 11:45 a.m. ET at a designated media staging area.
Media update: Sheriff will brief the media on shooting at 11:45 AM. Please head to the media staging area.
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) September 20, 2018
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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