FBI Confirms: As Far as We Know, No AR-15 Used in Navy Yard Shooting

Speaking before the press this afternoon, the Federal Bureau of Investigations confirmed that, despite early reports, current information indicates that there was no semi-automatic AR-15 rifle used in the Washington Navy Yard shootings that left 12 people dead. According to the agency’s investigation, deceased shooter Aaron Alexis entered the building armed with a shotgun and somehow obtained a handgun while inside the facility.

Regarding previous reports on the weapons used in the attacks, FBI Washington field assistant director Valerie Parlave said: “There’s been a lot of information circulating in the media over the past day. We caution against obtaining information from unofficial sources, and we ask that all inquiries be directed to the FBI.”

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She then explained what FBI investigations have uncovered:

“At this time, we believe that Mr. Alexis entered Building 197 at the Navy Yard with a shotgun. We do not have any information, at this time, that he had an AR-15 in his possession. We also believe that Mr. Alexis may have gained access to a handgun once inside the facility and after he began shooting. Mr. Alexis had legitimate access to the Navy Yard as a result of his work as a contractor; and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building.”

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