CNN Reveals Details of Suspect in Navy Yard Shooting

Noah RothmanSep 16th, 2013, 10:22 am
 

Minutes into the breaking news surrounding an active mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C., CNN revealed the description of the lone suspect believed to have committed this attack. The suspect was revealed to be a bald black man standing approximately six feet tall who is wearing black clothing.

CNN Producer Brian Todd told anchor Carol Costello the details of who police believe to be the suspect in this shooting event.

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“According to the Metropolitan Police in Washington, the suspect is an adult black male, six feet tall, bald wearing black clothing – a black top and black jeans,” Todd said.

He added that the latest news is that there are ten shooting victims, including one police officer. He could not report whether there had been any fatalities as a result of this shooting.

UPDATE: Local Washington D.C. news and The Washington Post are reporting that two suspects are responsible for the ongoing shooting in the Washington Navy Yard.

Watch the video below via CNN:

[Photo via screen grab ]

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An experienced broadcaster and columnist, Noah Rothman has been providing political opinion and analysis to a variety of media outlets since 2010. His work has appeared in a number of political opinion journals, and he has shared his insights with television and radio personalities across the country.