It is clear tonight that the u. S. Militarys background check did not work when it came to the shooter at the navy yard in washington. And president obama said that the mass shooting proves that the country needs Better Mental Health screening for gun buyers. He was briefed today by the attorney general. He wanted security for all federal agencies and conducting on the security program. More from washington. Reporter today, after the killing and chaos, a solemn tribute. Defense secretary, chuck hagel, laying a wreath. 1 dead, including the shooter, all civilians, 14 wounded. To conduct an investigation about the activities and contacts of mr. Alexis. Reporter a navy contractor, alexis used a valid pass to entered navy yard. He entered building 197 and opened fire. We have officers who heroically went into a building, witnessing multiple casualties, and continued to pursue and engage a gunman who was determined to kill as many people as possible. Reporter Officials Say alexis was in was
Halfstaff nationwide through friday night in honor of those who were killed in washington on monday. A lone gunman walking through a packed naval yard building opening fire and in the end killing some 12 people. In the moments of chaos that followed, the gunman identified as 34yearold aaron alexis injured eight others before being shot and killed by the police. The motive is still unknown, and the recovery for those injured is now just beginning. Just a short while ago, Senior Defense officials including defense secretary chuck hagel laying this wreath at the u. S. Navy memorial honoring the shooting victims. The wreath is next to the statue of the lone sailor who represents all of those who have ever served, are serving now or have yet to serve in the United States navy. Hagel calling the shooting a tragic day for the department of defense, the Nations Capital and the nation. We have teams who are covering every angle of this story, though we begin with Randall Pinkston in washington
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University graduate school of business. Also we have a look for you at capitol building. You can see the American Flag flying at half staff in honor of those victims. Look at this picture, the man police say opened fire in the navy yard, 34yearold former navy reservive aaron alexis, a contractor with legitimate access to the navy yard. What is not known is why he did it. Should someone have seen this coming . He was arrested before for firing guns, once through his apartment ceiling and another time he shut out the tires of a call car. And he was discharged for misconduct but his friends say he was a buddhist the he did not seem like he would be that kind of person that upset to go out and do Something Like this. That is why we are confused. His dad told authorities in seattle that his son has posttraumatic stress syndrome from 9 11 and this morning the Associated Press is reporting that sources say that aaron alexis was treated for serious Mental Illness and he was hearing voices. Aar
In order to go visit my family, which means a lot to me. The people we locate today were patriots. Dozen civilian killed. Even more wounded. Get around the corner he fired at least 2 or 3 shots. Right now investigators trying the find out why 34yearold aaron alexis opened fire at the navy yard in washington, d. C. Today and whether he acted alone. Good evening. Tonight Law Enforcement officials continue to investigate a possible second suspect but sources tell abc news the evidence points to just one shooter aaron alexis. Karen is following the story from the scene. Reporter typical monday morning rush hour in washingto washington. Turned into chaos. Officials said aaron alexis 34yearold former navy reserv reservist made his way in building 197 at the navy yard. Multiple shots fired. Multiple people down. Reporter police said it was 8 20 am when the first call came in of multiple victims down. Alexis made his way threw upper floor of the 5 story be and started somewha somewhating down