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Standoff Over, Gunman Suspected Of Killing 13 Is Dead
A 42-year-old gunman who killed 13 people at an immigration services center and then held as many as 40 others hostage is dead, authorities said.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (April 3, 2009)--A gunman opened fire on a room where immigrants were taking a citizenship exam Friday in Binghamton, N.Y., killing 13 people before shooting himself to death.
New York Gov. David Paterson said at a news conference that 12 or 13 people had been killed.
The suspected gunman carried identification with the name of Jiverly Voong, 42, of nearby
Johnson City, N.Y.
A law enforcement official said the man’s body was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in an office of the American Civic Association building.
The official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity.
The official says the gunman barricaded the rear door of the building with his car before entering through the front door, firing his weapon.
New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, says the gunman had recently been let go from IBM in Johnson City.
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There but for the grace of God go I. We were lucky enough to be born in a country that people can better themselves. Many people risk their lives to have what was given to us at birth. My heart goes out to the families of the victims of this crime (and yes, murder is a crime). I am gratefully a legally born non-Hispanic citizen, and I am shocked at some of the commentary on this site. Where is compassion for our fellow man?
idaslaptim, me and my husband have been married for 13 years and we tried to do everything the right way the the government dont work the way you think so until you are in my shoes please keep your mouth shut and dont say hurtful things about someones love ones!!!!!
Idaslaptim, the story hadn't been updated to include said details at the time of our postings. It was just known that someone had opened fire on non-citizens. I rescind my statement about the gunman.
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