Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/obama-getting-updates-on-navy-yard-shooting Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Obama getting updates on Navy Yard shooting Politics Sep 16, 2013 10:49 AM EST WASHINGTON -- The White House says that President Barack Obama has had several briefings about the deadly shooting at the Washington Navy Yard Monday. The Navy says shots were fired Monday morning at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, where about 3,000 people work. A Defense Department official is reporting several people were killed and as many as 10 wounded. The White House says Obama directed his team to stay in touch with the Navy, FBI and local officials. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
WASHINGTON -- The White House says that President Barack Obama has had several briefings about the deadly shooting at the Washington Navy Yard Monday. The Navy says shots were fired Monday morning at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, where about 3,000 people work. A Defense Department official is reporting several people were killed and as many as 10 wounded. The White House says Obama directed his team to stay in touch with the Navy, FBI and local officials. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now