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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.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. Local media reported that the people were in the buildings of the American Civic Association (ACA) in Binghamton, northwest of New York City.
Mayor Matthew Ryan told reporters the man had a high-powered rifle and was still believed to be in the building.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.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.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.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.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."We're on full alert anticipating we're going to get additional casualties," Linda Miller said.
The ACA says on its website that it assists immigrants and refugees with personal and immigration counselling.

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