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Gunman Found Dead in Binghamton Massacre

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BINGHAMTON, NY (WRCB) -- A shooting rampage in Binghamton, New York has left 13 people dead.

A lone gunman is said to be responsible for the carnage.

He is listed among the dead, possibly from suicide.

Authorities in Binghamton say in order to trap those inside the gunman wedged his car up against the rear doors of the American Civic Association building before going in the front entrance and opening fire.

"If you're coming in the front door with a gun there is no place to go if people they would have had to run down stairs," said the ACA's Mary Pat Hyland.

Dozens of people were inside when the gunman entered, armed with several weapons.

In addition to those killed a half dozen were injured and rushed to hospitals.

Another group of about 15 managed to escape and were later led out by police.

"They seemed to be physically ok but obviously they were emotionally distraught," said WNDF Radio's Bob Joseph.  "They were being led to nearby ambulances."

Those remaining were held hostage inside for almost three hours.

The American Civic Association is a non-profit that assist immigrants and refugees.

Police describe the suspected shooter as a male in his early 40s.

2:52pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson confirms that "12 or 13" people killed in Binghamton, N.Y.

2:26pm

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson confirms people were killed in a shooting at an immigration services center in New York state.

The governor called the shooting "a tragic day for New York" on Friday.

Officials and media reports say at least six people were injured and as many as 41 hostages taken.

A law enforcement official says a gunman entered the American Civic Association building through the front while firing. He had already blocked the back door with his car.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation continued.

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1:30PM

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) - A law enforcement official says a gunman at an immigration services center in New York state entered the building firing after blocking the back door.

The official says the gunman used his car to barricade the rear door of the building and then entered through the front. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation continued.

Officials and media reports say at least six people have been injured and as many as 41 hostages taken at the American Civic Association.

FRIDAY APRIL 3RD 1:10PM

BINGHAMTON (NBC) -- A hostage situation is unfolding in Binghamton, New York.

Police say A gunman entered an immigration services center in downtown Binghamton Friday morning armed with a high power rifle.

According to media reports the gunman shot at least four people and took as many as 41 hostage inside the America Civic Association.

City and state officials tell NBC news a "a large number of people have been shot."

A police swat team is on the scene and are looking for the suspect.