began firing at coworkers indiscriminately. the rampage continued over multiple floors as police quickly rushed to the scene. shooter was killed while exchanging gunfire with police in what the police chief described as a long-term gun battle. at least five people were injured and rushed to the hospital including one police officer who was treated for his injuries. authorities say his life was saved hanks to his bulletproof vest. according to the police chief, the gunman was a current and long-time virginia beach department of public utilities employee. but police declined to comment about a possible motive for the shooting. witnesses described frantically running down stair wells or running behind decks to escape the barrage of buts. listen how some witnesses describe the horrific scene. >> we heard shooting. we heard shooting but we didn't think it was that is close like in proximity of the building. so i just thank god that they