Update: Gunman, Hostages Dead At California Veterans Home
(Yountville, CA) — The gunman and three hostages are dead at a veterans home in Northern California. Officials say a SWAT officers entered the building at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville where the gunman took hostages this morning. A spokesman for the California Highway Patrol said they found the bodies of three women and a man, who they believe was the suspect.
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Craig Martin
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03-09-2018 20:53:04
Update: Standoff Continues At California Veterans Home As Gunman Holds 3 Hostage
(Yountville, CA) — A tense standoff continues between heavily armed police and a gunman holding hostages at a veterans home in Northern California. A spokesman for the California Highway Patrol said hostage negotiators were trying to make contact with the suspect who is holding three staff members inside a small room. No injuries are reported in the incident that began with a shots fired call at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville at 10:20 a.m. Pacific time. The “Napa Valley Register” says the suspect is believed to have been a member of a program dealing with vets experiencing emotional trauma. The suspect had reportedly been discharged from the program two weeks ago.
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Bill Meers/at
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03-09-2018 17:36:06
Update: Active Shooter With Hostages At Veterans Home
(Yountville, CA) — More details are available regarding an active shooter situation at a veterans home in Napa County. The armed suspect has reportedly taken as many as three hostages inside one of the buildings at the Veterans Home of California near Highway 29. The rest of the massive complex is on lockdown, and all residents and staff are advised to shelter in place. Authorities say the shooter’s car has been quarantined at the scene, and he is known to local law enforcement. There have been reports of shots fired, but so far there are no reports of any injuries.
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03-09-2018 13:39:05
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