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What happened at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland?
AN ACTIVE shooter entered the premises of a factory plant and left multiple civilians injured.
After police got word of the shooter making their way into the Columbia Machine manufacturing building, they swarmed the crime scene.
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What happened at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland?
On June 9, 2022, it was reports surfaced of an active shooter breached a factory in Smithsburg, Maryland.
On Thursday afternoon, the perpetrator open gunfire on the individuals present at the Columbia Machine factory and injured numerous people.
In the wake of the pandemonium, police claimed a total of three people were dead.
It's unclear how many other people were injured in the shooting.
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office has confirmed multiple victims and says the suspect "is no longer a threat to the community."
Columbia Machine told The US Sun that they are working with local law enforcement officials on the situation, but did not provide further information.
David Trone, who represents Maryland's 6th congressional district, said his office was "actively monitoring the mass shooting in Smithsburg."
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said his office is also monitoring the shooting in Smithsburg.
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Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are responding to assist local officials at the scene.
During a confrontation between the suspect and law enforcement, the suspect was shot and injured.
After the standoff, the perpetrator was taken to a local hospital.
Authorities also said an officer suffered a minor injury at the scene.
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