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Man opens fire in central Moscow near FSB building, 3 killed – reports FSB shooting: Man opens fire near HQ of Russian intelligence in central Moscow, reports of 3 killed
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Gunfire is being reported in central Moscow's Lubyanka Square in the immediate vicinity of the Federal Security Service building. Three people have been killed, according to unconfirmed media reports. Gunfire has broken out near central Moscow's Lubyanka Square in the immediate vicinity of the Federal Security Service building. The authorities said the gunman was neutralized.
The shooting occurred right at the heart of Russia’s capital – it’s merely some 10 minutes on foot from the FSB building to the Kremlin. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m local time right at the heart of Russia’s capital on a street leading to the square and the iconic FSB building and some 10 minutes on foot from the Kremlin.
Footage from the scene, circulating on social media, shows multiple law enforcement officers, gunfire can also be heard in the background. Gunfire can be heard in several videos from the scene, circulating on social media. The footage also shows multiple law enforcement officers and ambulances. 
It still remains unclear what exactly happened, yet conflicting reports indicate that one to three individuals, armed with “assault rifles” attacked the FSB building. It still remains unclear what exactly happened. FSB only confirmed that a gunman was neutralized, while previous media reports indicated that one to three individuals, armed with “assault rifles” attacked the FSB building and that three people were killed.
The area is popular with Moscow citizens and tourists for its restaurants, high-end shops and various attractions for the holidays. Civilians have apparently not deemed the incident to be too serious, as footage from the scene shows them casually strolling past crouching law enforcement officers armed with assault rifles and peeking out of cafe windows. 
“Very many shots were fired. I can’t tell how many, but very many,” eyewitness Vladimir Adyasov told RT. “[The gunfire] lasted about a minute and a half. The situation was very dangerous.”  
Police can be heard in the videos urging people to leave the area, while public transportation was rerouted. The shooting triggered a large law enforcement response; armed police, as well as the FSB's own special forces, have been swiftly dispatched to the scene.
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