There is an active shooter investigation at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
KFOX TV reported:
Police confirmed with KFOX14 they are assisting Fort Bliss on reports Tuesday of an active shooting at the VA clinic next to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
Viewers say they’ve seen heavy police activity in the area of Fred Wilson Avenue and Alabama Street, and all traffic has come to a stop.
Clarence Davis , a spokesperson for WBAMC, said the commander instructed officials to place the medical center on lockdown because of an active shooter at the VA clinic.
The gates have been closed in that area.A spokesperson for the El Paso Police Department said they are assisting Fort Bliss officials with traffic control.
A news crew is headed to the scene to gather more information.
BREAKING: EPPD assisting Fort Bliss over reports of active shooter at WBAMC http://t.co/lGhCwLRDil
— Fort Bliss Spouses (@fortblissspouse) January 6, 2015
HAPPENING NOW TX Army Clinic: DHS, border patrol, military police, local SWAT on scene http://t.co/Z7F9T7bCxV pic.twitter.com/Hr0Zd76ON1
— Dulce (@HeavenLeeOps) January 6, 2015
UPDATE: Two people hurt, and the suspected shooter has a self-inflicted wound.
Officials say the situation has been resolved.
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