Gunman Kills 13, Self, At N.Y. Immigration Center
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (CBS News) ?
A gunman opened fire on a center where immigrants were taking a citizenship exam Friday in downtown Binghamton, killing 13 people before committing suicide.
The suspected gunman was identified as 41-year-old Jiverly Wong of nearby Johnson City, N.Y., a law enforcement official said.
"It obviously was premeditated," said Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski, noting the gunman blocked the rear exit with his car. "He made sure nobody could escape."
The gunman calmly walked in the front door with two handguns: a 9 millimeter with extended clip and a .45 caliber, CBS News correspondent Bob Orr reports. Sources say he was carrying a satchel with extra ammo, a large knife, a flashlight and what appeared to be survival gear - a sign that he was prepared for a standoff.
Sources told Orr that Wong owned two legally registered guns - but it's not yet known if those were the same weapons used in the spree....