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Chattanooga shooting: Gunfire at US Navy centre in Tennessee Chattanooga shooting: 'Four dead' at Tennessee US Navy centres
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A police officer has been shot by a man who opened fire at a US Navy reserve centre in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, local officials say. Four Marines have been killed in shootings at two US Navy buildings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, officials say.
Shots were also fired at a US Navy recruitment centre about six miles (10 km) away from the reserve centre. City police said they were investigating the two incidents as an "act of domestic terrorism".
City Mayor Andy Berke told reporters one officer was "down". He tweeted: "Horrific incident in our community". Shots were fired at a US Navy reserve centre and at a recruitment office about six miles (10 km) away.
City police said the "active shooter situation is over" but it is unclear if it was the same gunman at both sites. Chattanooga city police said it was the same gunman at both locations and confirmed that the "active shooter" had been killed.
The US Navy confirmed that there was a shooting a "building on Amnicola Highway" - where the reserve centre is located - and said they were investigating the incident at the recruitment centre. City Mayor Andy Berke tweeted: "Horrific incident in our community... Prayers to all those affected."
Local media reports said Amnicola Highway was cordoned off by police, while the nearby Chattanooga State University's campus was in a precautionary lockdown. Local media reports said Amnicola Highway - where the reserve centre is located - was cordoned off by police. The nearby Chattanooga State University's campus was also in a precautionary lockdown.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a gunman firing from inside a car outside the recruitment centre.Eyewitnesses reported seeing a gunman firing from inside a car outside the recruitment centre.
One told CNN she heard "really loud noises" and later saw a white man with a "high-powered rifle".One told CNN she heard "really loud noises" and later saw a white man with a "high-powered rifle".
Gina Mule, who works at a local restaurant, said the gunman was driving a convertible silver Mustang car. "A lot of shots were fired," she added.Gina Mule, who works at a local restaurant, said the gunman was driving a convertible silver Mustang car. "A lot of shots were fired," she added.
A statement from the White House said President Barack Obama has been briefed on the incident.A statement from the White House said President Barack Obama has been briefed on the incident.