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| Gunman takes hostages in NY state | Gunman takes hostages in NY state |
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| Up to 40 people have been taken hostage and several others shot in the US state of New York, say reports. | |
| Local media reported that the people had been taken hostage in the buildings of the American Civic Association in the town of Binghamton. | |
| Mayor Matthew Ryan told reporters the man had a high-powered rifle and was still believed to be in the building. | |
| One report said four people had been carried from the scene on stretchers. Their condition was not known. | |
| The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin said homes nearby were being evacuated and a police commando unit was at the scene. | |
| It said apartments and a nearby school and care home were under lockdown. | |
| A spokeswoman at a local hospital said at least one person was being treated for unspecified injuries. | |
| "We're on full alert anticipating we're going to get additional casualties," Linda Miller said. |