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Shooter killed, another dead, 11 hurt at Pensacola Navy baseSubmitted: 12/06/2019
PENSACOLA NAVAL STATION -
UPDATE 10:14 AM

The confirmed total of deceased victims has increased to three. Hospitals in the area have reported taking in eight patients related to the shooting. 

We will continue to update you as new information comes in.


The U.S. Navy is confirming that an active shooter and one other person are dead after gunfire at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola.

Area hospital representatives told The Associated Press that at least 11 people were hospitalized, while base remained on lockdown amid a huge law enforcement response.

Base spokesman Jason Bortz said the base is on lockdown.


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