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Shooting in Saipan, CNMI

November 20, 2009 | Middle road, Sierra Leone | Vetting explained

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Guam - Authorities in Saipan confirm that a lone gunman has killed 5 people including himself. Two of the victims were boys.

 


Initial reports say the first shooting occurred about 1pm this afternoon at a gun range in Kannat Tabla where 3 people were killed, including the 2 boys. A number of other children were also injured.

 

The shooter then reportedly drove to the north end of Saipan to Marpi Point where he reportedly shot another person and then turned the gun on himself.

 

Among the wounded are 3 tourists, 2 Saipan residents, and a child.

 

The shooter has been described as Asian, but his nationality and identity have not been released.

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