Binghamton Gunman Dead

By Jessica Madison on April 3rd, 2009

CNN just reported that the Binghamton gunman is dead. Two others were taken from the scene in handcuffs, but it is unclear weather they are suspects or hostages. The shootings that occured earlier today were apart of the 41-person hostage situation at the American Civic Association in Binhamton, NY.

Many more are injured and currently being treated at the local hospital in Binghamton. Reports from the scene reveal the area around the Civic Association Building is flooded with police and they are carefully examining the crime scene. Police believe the killings were premeditated and thoroughly planned out by the shooter. Evidence of the shooters car barricading the back door entrance to the building are major indications of planned execution.

Although yet to be determined, reports from local ABC News Reporters reveal that the gunman is of Asian descent. The majority of the immigrants in Binghamton are said to be of Asian and Hispanic descent, however there’s no word yet on the background of the victims.