A Planned Parenthood Clinic Shooting in Colorado

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Local police responded to reports of an active shooter at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado on Friday. At least four officers and “multiple civilians” were injured in what the Denver Post characterized as an “ongoing active shooter situation.”

Details about the shooting remain fluid. A 911 call placed from the Colorado Springs clinic, located about 70 miles south of Denver, first reported a gunman at about 11:38 a.m. local time. A Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson told The Gazette, a local newspaper, that police were “actively engaged” with the gunman inside the Planned Parenthood facility.

White House officials said that President Obama had been briefed about the shooting. Planned Parenthood’s national organization also tweeted that they were monitoring the situation.

We’re monitoring the situation at the #ColoradoSprings PP health center. Right now our concern is for the safety of patients, staff & police

— Planned Parenthood (@PPact) November 27, 2015

The article will be updated as the story develops.











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