A quiet morning shattered into sirens, flashing lights, and the kind of silence that only follows chaos.
Authorities have confirmed that ten people are dead — including the suspected gunman — and dozens more are wounded after a mass shooting that unfolded in a community still struggling to understand how something so violent could erupt so suddenly.
Law enforcement officials said the attack began inside a public building before spilling into surrounding areas, sending people running for cover. Witnesses described hearing rapid gunfire, followed by screams and the sound of doors slamming as employees and visitors tried to barricade themselves inside offices and classrooms.
By the time police arrived, the scene was already unfolding at terrifying speed. Officers secured the perimeter, ambulances lined the street, and emergency responders began triaging victims in parking lots and hallways.
Authorities later confirmed that the suspected gunman was among the dead. Investigators have not yet publicly detailed whether the suspect died by suicide or was killed during the police response, but they emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Hospitals across the region reported receiving dozens of patients with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Medical staff described an overwhelming surge as families rushed in searching for loved ones, clinging to updates that were changing minute by minute.
